Roman Republic. C. Coelius Caldus, 51 BC. Denarius (No Reserve Price)
No. 95493214
This silver denarius from 51 BC features a superb portrait of C. Coelius Caldus and the emblem of Clunia, serving as an authentic piece of Roman republican history with notable details and a lovely tone.
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Coelius Caldus .silver denarius struck in Rome 51 BC, 3.57 gr,
obverse head of Coelius Caldus (consul 91 BC) right; standard inscribed HIS (Hispania) behind, standard in the form of a boar (emblem of of Clunia, Hispania) in front C·COEL·CALDVS COS statue of god seated left between two trophies of arms, all on a high lectisternium with front inscribed: L·CALDVS / VII·(VIR)·EP(VL) (Lucius Caldus Septemvir Epulo) C/·/C/A/L/D/V/S on left I/MP/·/(AV)/·/X (Imperator, Augur, Decemvir) on right C(ALD)VS III VIR below
Mark stamp on the cheek .
Superb portrait, bold coin ,lovely tone , a must have.
From old collection since 80s.
SEE photo for correct impresion.
References: Crawford 437/2a, Sydenham 894, RSC I Coelia 7, BMCRR II 3837, SRCV I 404 .
Coelius Caldus .silver denarius struck in Rome 51 BC, 3.57 gr,
obverse head of Coelius Caldus (consul 91 BC) right; standard inscribed HIS (Hispania) behind, standard in the form of a boar (emblem of of Clunia, Hispania) in front C·COEL·CALDVS COS statue of god seated left between two trophies of arms, all on a high lectisternium with front inscribed: L·CALDVS / VII·(VIR)·EP(VL) (Lucius Caldus Septemvir Epulo) C/·/C/A/L/D/V/S on left I/MP/·/(AV)/·/X (Imperator, Augur, Decemvir) on right C(ALD)VS III VIR below
Mark stamp on the cheek .
Superb portrait, bold coin ,lovely tone , a must have.
From old collection since 80s.
SEE photo for correct impresion.
References: Crawford 437/2a, Sydenham 894, RSC I Coelia 7, BMCRR II 3837, SRCV I 404 .
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Republic
Ruler
C. Coelius Caldus, 51 BC
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
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