Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.72 gm, 11h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. 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. Fiery red and blue toning on reverse with reflective surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD