Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2



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                        Lot: 284

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                        ROMAN REPUBLIC: L. Julius Bursio. 85 BC. AR denarius 
                        (3.55 gm).

                        ROMAN REPUBLIC. L. Julius Bursio. 85 BC. Silver denarius 
                        (3.55 gm). Male head right, laureate and winged, trident 
                        and cornucopia behind / Victory in quadriga right, KA 
                        below horses, L IVLI BVRSIO in exergue. Crawford 352/1c. 
                        Sydenham 728d. Babelon Julia 5b. Good extremely fine 

                        The obverse bust, sometimes described as Genius or 
                        Apollo Vejovius, is in fact a composite deity, combining 
                        the trident of Neptune, the wings of Mercury, and the 
                        laurel wreath of Apollo. 
                        Estimated Value: $ 250 




...Sold for $200 USD [ approx 152 EUR, 106 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).