Lot 4122
Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Gold Aureus (8.10 g) minted at Rome by L. Plautius Plancus, urban prefect, 45 BC. Draped bust right of Victory; behind, wing. Reverse: One-handled jug. Cr. 475/1b; Syd. 1019 b. Scarce. On a gargantuan flan, accounting for the obverse's "fold-over," which is entirely mint-made. Choice Very Fine.
Struck during January-April 45 BC, this imposing gold aureus was likely part of the largesse distributed among the victorious military might returning from the campaign in Spain.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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