2,000+ year old Ancient coins!

Struck weeks before Caesar’s death!

Sure to elevate any collection to a new level, this immensely rare silver denarius was one of the last coin types of iconic Roman ruler Julius Caesar, struck a matter of weeks before he was assassinated in March 44BC.

Struck in Rome in January and February of 44BC, the coin was issued under the authority of Marcus Mettius – a close ally of Julius Caesar, and a key player in the Gallic Wars. Upon the obverse of this crucial ‘lifetime issue’, we find a fine portrayal of the iconic Roman dictator, with Venus the Victorious depicted on the reverse.

A truly great Roman rarity in any condition, the Julius Caesar (M. Mettius) 44BC Silver Denarius seen here is graded Very Fine.

Mysterious Koson Gold!

Bearing a design based on a famous 54BC type of Brutus, one of Caesar’s assassins, this mysterious 1st century BC issue is thought to have been struck in the central European kingdom of Dacia under King Cotiso. Very scarce, and seldom offered by Downies over the years – act now!

victory at Actium!

A genuine artefact of one of history’s most pivotal military victories, this superb coin celebrates Octavian’s victory over Antony and Cleopatra at Actium – a victory that left Octavian the sole master of the Roman world. Superb portrait type!

Marc

– leader, lover, legend…

One of the most famous Augustus types, this sought after coin unites the portrait of the emperor with his ill-fated heirs, Caius & Lucius. Illustrative of Augustus’ dynastic ambitions, this key coin is scarce in near Extremely Fine.

A genuine coin of Marc Antony – ally of Caesar, lover of Cleopatra, foe of Octavian! An emergency wartime issue, the Legionary Denarius was struck to pay Antony’s armies in the war against Octavian, before Antony’s defeat at Actium in 31BC, and subsequent suicide.