Lot 4123
Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. AR Denarius minted posthumously at Rome by moneyer C. Cossutius Maridianus, c. 44 BC, after the Ides of March. Veiled and wreathed head right of Julius Caesar; to left, apex; to right, lituus. Reverse: Inscription in cruciform. Cr. 480/19; Syd. 1069. Sear 1422 (the plated coin); The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators #112 (the plated coin). Well centered on a large flan; underlying luster. Superb Extremely Fine.
This rare and exceptional denarius was struck during the year the Roman Senate voted to portray Caesar on the coinage. In addition, this coin is the first occurrence of the complete title of the moneyer on a coin.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
Ex NFA Auction XXVII (4 XII 91), lot 626.
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