Roman Imperatorial - Julius Caesar - Unpublished P. SEPVLLIVS MACER Denarius > Lot No. 283

Description:
January-February, 44 BC. AR Denarius. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Obv: CAESAR IMP, laureate head right; star of eight rays behind. Rev: P SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, shield below.

Measurements:
Silver, 2.42 grams.

Condition:
Good fine. Unpublished. Unique?

References:
Crawford -; CRI 106a var; Sydenham 1071 var; RSC 41 var; Babelon Julia 46-47 var.

Comments notes:
A mule (possibly an ancient forgery?) of 480/5b (obverse = CAESAR IMP and star of eight rays) and 480/10 (reverse = shield beneath sceptre instead of a star; MACER written outwards instead of inwards, proximity of Victory to the beaded border, lower folds of Venus' robe etc). Unpublished and appears to have been struck, not cast.

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 250 - 370; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £550