Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.59 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 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. Powerful engraving of the elephant with thick body and legs and overall balanced proportions.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD