Lot 118
Octavian and Julius Caesar. Gold Aureus (6.84 g) minted in Italy, 43 BC. Bare head right of Octavian. Reverse: Laureate head right of Caesar. Cr. 490/2; CRI 132. Striking irregularity. Very Rare. Very Fine with an excellent portrait of Julius Caesar.
In assembling a set of the "Twelve Caesars" in gold, the two most difficult to find with appealing portraits are Julius Caesar and Otho.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000.
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