Julius Caesar. Denarius. 46-45 BC. Galia. (Ffc-11). (Craw-468/1). (Cal-645). Anv.: Diademed head of Venus right, Cupid on shoulder. Rev.: Gallia and a Gaulish captive seated beneath trophy, CAESAR in exergue. Ag. 3,76 g. Superb specimen of very fine style and with a particularly well-centered strike for this issue. Original luster. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Est...1500,00.

Julius Caesar. Denarius. 48-47 BC. Galia. (Ffc-14). (Craw-452/2). (Cal-641). Anv.: Head of Pietas or Venus right, wreathed with oak, X. II. behind. Rev.: CAE - SAR. below trophy of Gallic arms, axe surmounted by an animal’s head on right. Ag. 3,81 g. Well struck, with details clearly defined. Slightly off-center on the reverse. Soft and nice old cabinet tone. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5. Est...1000,00.

Julius Caesar. Denarius. 54-51 BC. Galia. (Ffc-50). (Craw-443/1). (Cal-640). Anv.: Elephant right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rev.: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest’s hat. Ag. 3,95 g. Especially well-centered strike for this issue. Nice old cabinet tone with a soft bluish hue on the obverse, which enhances its eye appeal. A magnificent and rare specimen in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Ex Jesus Vico (11/15/2012), lot 2113. Est...2500,00.

Brutus. C. Flavius Hemicillus. Denarius. 43 BC. Military mint moving with Brutus in Lycia. (Ffc-6). (Craw-504/1). (Cal-584). Anv.: C. FLAV. HEMIC. LEG. PRO. PR., draped bust of Apollo right, lyre before. Rev.: Victory Ieft erecting trophy, IMP on Ieft BRVT on right Q. CAEP. in exergue. Ag. 3,86 g. Very well centered, with a remarkably uniform strike and all details clearly visible. Some minor hairlines on the reverse. Very rare.

Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman aristocrat who had amassed a fortune by lending money at exorbitant interest rates before being bribed to join the conspiracy against his former benefactor, Julius Caesar. Since a distant ancestor of his had gone down in history as a great tyrant-slayer, Brutus quickly became the de facto leader and spokesman of the assassins.

Following the Ides of March, he persuaded a cowering Senate to grant him the governorship of northern Greece and swiftly set out to raise funds and arms for the looming civil war against Caesar’s supporters. Brutally making his way through Greece, Thrace, and Asia Minor, he plundered the cities’ treasures and levied ruinous taxes at the point of a sword.

He converted these illicit gains into silver denarii to finance his growing army and navy, including this type of military issue.

Brutus and his companions were soon driven into battle against the Caesarians at Philippi (Greece), where Mark Antony proved to be the better general. Brutus took his own life with the same dagger he had plunged into Caesar, earning this rather unsavory figure the posthumous reputation of a martyr for the cause of liberty. Choice VF. Est...2000,00.

Mark Antony. Denarius. 32-31 BC. Mint moving. (Ffc-38). (Craw-544/20). (Cal-185). Anv.: ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. praetorian galley right. Rev.: LEG. VII., legionary eagle between two standards. Ag. 3,74 g. Bold struck and well-centered on a full flan. Lovely old
cabinet tone with an excellent eye appeal. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF★, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Ex Aureo&Calicó (30/10/2012), lot 639 "VFC Collection". Est...3000,00.

Augustus. Denarius. 19 BC. Colonia Patricia (Córdoba). (Ffc-133). (Ric-Unlisted, similar to I 63a (aureus)). (Bmcre-363). Anv.: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right. Rev.: IOV. - TON divided by temple of six columns within which Jupiter left. Ag. 3,83 g. Lovely old cabinet tone, darker on the obverse with soft golden hues also present on the reverse. Very well struck and centered. Rare, especially in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. Ex Aureo&Calicó (30/10/2012), lot 710 "VFC Collection". Est...2500,00.

Augustus. Denarius. 17 BC. Uncertain mint. (Ric-I 540). (Bmcre-684). (Rsc-2). Anv.: Young, male head to right (Gaius Caesar?); CAESAR below; all within oak-wreath. Rev.: Candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads; AVG-VST across fields; all within wreath entwined with bucrania and paterae. Ag. 3,87 g. Bankers mark on the obverse. Nice tone and luster. Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5, Bankers mark. Est...900,00.

Mark Antony. Denarius. 32-31 BC. Uncertain mint. (Ffc-9). (Craw-544/12). (Cal-177). Anv.: (A)NT. AVG. lll. VIR. R.P.C. praetorian galley right. Rev.: (CHO)RTIS SPECVLATORVM., three military standards. Ag. 4,06 g. Marker´s bank. Rare. Almost VF. Est...300,00.

Augustus. Denarius. 29-27 BC. Uncertain mint. (Ffc-92). (Ric-272). (Cal-674). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev.: Augustus as pontifix, ploughing right, IMP. CAESAR in exergue. Ag. 3,95 g. Scarce. VF. Est...650,00.

Augustus. Denarius. 19 BC. Colonia Patricia (Córdoba). (Ffc-157). (Ric-77a). (Cal-760). Anv.: CAESAR AVGVSTVS bare head of Augustus right. Rev.: OB. / CIVIS. / SERVATOS within oak-wreath. Ag. 3,31 g. Surface rust. Scarce. Choice VF. Est...500,00.