Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.79 gm, 9h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Pontifical implements: simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (sprinkler), securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex (flamen's cap). Crawford 443/1. CRI 9. Sydenham 1006. RSC 49. A very handsome elephant graces the obverse on this extremely popular issue.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD