Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (3.99 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. 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. Deep iridescent old cabinet toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-700 USD