ROMAN REPUBLIC. Lucius Caesius, 112-111 BC. AR Denarius (3.83 gm; 20 mm). Rome. Bust of Apollo (Vejovis), seen from behind to left, wearing a taenia and with a cloak over his left shoulder, hurling a thunderbolt with his right hand; to right, monogram of AP. Rev. L · CÆSI The Lares Praestites seated facing, turned slightly to right, each on a stool and each holding a long staff; between them, dog standing right; to left and right, monograms of LA and PRE; above, between them, bust of Vulcan to left, wearing his cap and with tongs behind him to right. Babelon (Caesia) 1; Crawford 298/1; Sydenham 564. Well struck on a nice flan. Choice aEF. Nice old cabinet toning.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 480 USD |
Estimate | 800 USD |