Julius Caesar, † 44 BC AV aureus, struck in 46 BC at Rome, A. Hirtius praetor; 8.03g. Vesta's head right with veil // Priestly implements. Bab. 23; BMC 4052; Calicó 37; Crawf. 466/1; Molinari 158 (this specimen); Sear 56; Syd. 1018. Struck on a wide, oblong flan. Beautifully styled with a full reverse. Very rare in this condition. Hirtius was a legate of Caesar. After his assassination, he held the consulship. He also authored the 8th book of the famous work "de bello gallico."
Ex Ars Clas.XIII Lucerne (1928) Lot 988; Jean Vinchon Numismatique, Paris, May 10, 1979, no. 23; Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG > Auction 376 no 4889; MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl > Auction 13, no 1115.
| Product ID | 556282 |
|---|---|
| Year | Julius Caesar, d.44 BC |
| Mint Mark | |
| Strike | MS |
| Grade | Ch AU |
| Variety | - |
| Grading Agency | NGC Ancients |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 6636337-002 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | (Provenance dated to 1928) |
| Additional Info | Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5 (8.03g) |
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