| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 228 | Auction date: 30 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 206 Price realized: 1,700 USD (Approx. 1,572 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar. Denarius; Julius Caesar; 49-48 BC, Military mint moving with Caesar, Denarius, 3.79g. Cr-443/1, Syd-1006. Obv: Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, ax, and apex. Rx: CAESAR, elephant trampling a dragon.. aEF Estimate: 1700 USD |  |
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| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 438 Price realized: 500 USD (Approx. 463 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar. Denarius; Julius Caesar; 49-44 BC, Military mint moving with Caesar in Spain, 46-45 BC. Denarius, 3.58g. Cr-468/1, Syd-1014. Obv: Diademed head of Venus to r.; behind, Cupid. Rx: CAESAR Trophy of Gallic arms; at base to l., draped female captive seated to l., in mourning attitude; at base to r., bearded Gaulish captive kneeling r., his head turned back toward trophy.. VF Estimate: 500 USD |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 229 | Silver | Auction date: 25 August 2024 |
| Lot number: 131 Price realized: 260 EUR (Approx. 289 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar 49-48 BC. Military mint travelling with Caesar in North Africa. Fourreè Denarius 18 mm, 1,63 g Elephant advancing right, trampling on serpent; CAESAR in exergue / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (surmounted by wolf's head), and apex. Nearly Very Fine Crawford 443/1; RSC 49. Julius Caesar, born Gaius Julius Caesar in 100 BC, was one of Rome's most famous and influential leaders. He was a military general, statesman, and key figure in the events that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Caesar's early career saw him climb the political ladder, holding various offices such as quaestor, aedile, and praetor, and he became widely known for his military conquests, particularly in Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium), which he fully subjugated during his campaigns from 58 to 50 BC. Caesar's growing power and influence sparked fear and jealousy among many in the Roman Senate, especially figures like Pompey the Great, once his ally, who became his rival. This tension led to the outbreak of a civil war in 49 BC when Caesar famously crossed the Rubicon River with his army, a direct challenge to the Senate's authority, signaling the start of the conflict. After emerging victorious in the civil war, Caesar assumed control as a dictator, eventually being named "dictator for life" in 44 BC. During his rule, Caesar enacted a series of significant reforms, including the Julian calendar's introduction, which more closely aligned the calendar year with the solar year. However, his concentration of power and the perception that he aimed to establish a monarchy led to his assassination on the Ides of March (March 15), 44 BC. A group of senators, including his close friend Brutus, conspired and stabbed him to death in the Senate, an event that sent shockwaves through Rome. Caesar's assassination led to another series of civil wars, ultimately resulting in the rise of his adopted heir, Octavian (later known as Augustus), and the transition of Rome from Republic to Empire. Julius Caesar's legacy is profound, with his life and death profoundly shaping Roman history and leaving an indelible mark on the Western world. His name, "Caesar," became synonymous with rulership, giving rise to titles like "Kaiser" in Germany and "Tsar" in Russia. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 228 | Auction date: 30 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 207 Price realized: 1,000 USD (Approx. 925 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar. Denarius; Julius Caesar; 47-46 BC, African Mint, Denarius, 3.71g. Cr-458/1, Syd-1013. Obv: The obverse shows the head of Venus wearing a diadem. Rx: The reverse illustrates Aeneas carrying his father, Anchises, on his shoulder while also carrying the palladium. Although a scene immortalized by Virgil's Aeneid, the work was unwritten. This is further evidence of the myth of Aeneas predating the Virgilian epic. This coin as well as Attic paintings from the sixth century BC and fragmentary works display Aeneas escaping the sack of Troy while also carrying his father.. EF Estimate: 1000 USD |  |
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| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 441 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar. Denarius; Julius Caesar; Military Mint, 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-443/1; Syd-1006; Sear, Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant r. trampling serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Pontifical emblems: ladle, sprinkler, ax with lion's head mounted on handle above blade, apex (priest's hat).Exceptional. MS Estimate: 4000 USD |  |
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| Baldwin's Auctions Ltd > Auction 115 | Auction date: 29 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 159 Price realized: 2,600 GBP (Approx. 3,322 USD / 3,054 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancient Rome Julius Caesar (49-48 BC), AR Denarius, moving military mint, 3.95g. Elephant right, trampling horned serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rev. Emblems of the Pontificate, culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex. (Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006). Good Extremely Fine with toned lustre. A virtually-perfect specimen. Ex. NFA, Mail Bid Sale (October 1990) lot #1948. Estimate: 1800 - 2200 GBP |  |
