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Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Gold Aureus (7.96 g) struck 45

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Gold Aureus (7.96 g) struck 45
Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Gold Aureus (7.96 g) struck 45 BC at Rome by L. Munatius Plancus, moneyer. Bust right of Victory with wing. Reverse: Jug. Cr. 475/1a; Syd 1019. A few natural small breaks in metal on reverse; also, a few edge marks. Very Fine. .

Just by holding an aureus in the palm, you know you have wealth. The coin has such heft; the color is so intense. An even greater sensation of riches is felt from the opulent gold oktadrachms of the Ptolemies that have recently been discovered in such profusion - the equivalent of "Binion" notes or multicarat diamonds .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.