Lot 2414
Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Gold Aureus (7.96 g) struck 45 BC at Rome by L. Munatius Plancus, moneyer. Bust right of Victory with wing. Reverse: Jug. Cr. 475/1a; Syd 1019. A few natural small breaks in metal on reverse; also, a few edge marks. Very Fine.
Just by holding an aureus in the palm, you know you have wealth. The coin has such heft; the color is so intense. An even greater sensation of riches is felt from the opulent gold oktadrachms of the Ptolemies that have recently been discovered in such profusion - the equivalent of "Binion" notes or multicarat diamonds.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $6,325 |
