C. VIBIUS VARUS. AV Aureus (8.04 gms), Rome Mint, 42 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Ex Jewelry.
Cr-494/34; CRI-190; Syd-1137; Cal-33. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; Reverse: Venus, half nude and seen from behind, standing left beside a column, looking at herself in mirror. A RARE and desirable issue from the period following the assassination of Julius Caesar, this specimen has seen extensive wear along with exhibiting some use in jewelry, but nevertheless stands as a commendable representative.
Ex: Birger Bentsen Collection. Ex: Kurt Haintz Collection. Ex: Künker 111 (3/2006) Lot # 6471.
Estimate: $7000.00- $9000.00
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Starting price | 4'200 USD |