| Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 7 | Auction date: 25 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 140 Price realized: 500 CHF (Approx. 566 USD / 521 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: C. Julius Caesar. Denarius (Silver, 18.56 mm, 3.74 g). Military mint moving with Caesar in Spain or Gallia, 49-48 BC. CAESAR in exergue. Elephant advancing right, trampling dragon raised in front of it. Rev. Pontifical implements, culullus, aspergillum, axe with wolf's head to left and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Babelon (Iulia) 9. Old cabinet tone. Minor scratches not disfiguring on reverse. Good Very Fine. Starting price: 100 CHF |  |
Match 1:
| Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 7 | Auction date: 25 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 141 Price realized: 480 CHF (Approx. 543 USD / 500 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: C. Julius Caesar. Denarius (Silver, 17.53 mm, 3.72 g). Military mint moving with Caesar in North Africa, late 48-47 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace. Rev. CAESAR vertical to right. Aeneas nude facing, advancing left with the left leg, the right leg straight, carrying Palladium to left on the left hand and his father Anchises draped, facing three-quarters slightly left, on the left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Babelon (Iulia) 10. BMCRR East 31. Light toned. Good Very Fine. Starting price: 100 CHF |  |
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| Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 4 | Auction date: 7 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 180 Price realized: 120 CHF (Approx. 133 USD / 122 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: L. Cornelius Sulla, 84-83 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.02 mm, 3.74 g). Military mint moving with Sulla in Asia or Greece. L. SVLLA below. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing earring and necklace, Cupidus nude standing left in front of her, holding palm branch in the right hand. Rev. IMPER above, ITERVM below. Two trophies, jug to right and lituus to left, between them. Crawford 359/2; Sydenham 761; Babelon (Cornelia) 29; BMCRR II, 460, 3; RBW 1364. Obverse from worn die, minor black spots/deposits on reverse. About Very Fine. Starting price: 30 CHF |  |
Match 3:
| Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 4 | Auction date: 7 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 186 Price realized: 360 CHF (Approx. 398 USD / 366 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar, 46-45. Denarius (Silver, 17.32 mm, 3,83 g). Military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain, 46-45 BC. Diademed head of Venus to right, with Cupid over her shoulder. Rev. Trophy of Gallic arms, holding a shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, kneeling bearded male captive left, looking right; on right, seated female captive right, resting head in hand; CAESAR in exergue. Crawford 468/1; Sydenham 1014; Babelon (Julia) 11. BMCRR Spain 86-8; RSC 14. Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, Very Fine. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 20 CHF |  |
Match 4:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 32209 Price realized: 3,700 USD (Approx. 3,442 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Well-struck and lustrous piece. One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-julius-caesar-as-dictator-49-44-bc-ar-denarius-19mm-389-gm-7h-ngc-choice-au-5-5-5-5/a/3115-32209.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22001 Price realized: 18,000 USD (Approx. 16,841 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17m, 3.96 gm, 10h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Gorgeous detailing on shimmering surfaces. From the Bob Klein History of Money Collection One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-julius-caesar-as-dictator-49-44-bc-ar-denarius-17m-396-gm-10h-ngc-msand-9733-5-5-5-5/a/61373-22001.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
