Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. 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. Tall elephant variety with massive tusks. Bright surfaces with great eye appeal overall.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD