Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.87 gm, 3h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5, scratch. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, 49 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. Magnificent sharp strike with detailed dies. Light surface scratch in the left center field of the reverse noted for accuracy.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD