Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (3.99 gm). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, 49 BC. Elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / 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. Well-centered obverse, medium gray collection toning.
Acquired from P&P Santamaria, Rome, Italy, 1950s.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1100 USD