The Roman Republic
C. Iulius Caesar. Denarius, mint moving with Caesar 49-48, AR 3.95 g. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Rev. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in exergue, CAESAR. Babelon Julia 9. C 9. Sydenham 1006. Sear Imperators 9. RBW 1557. Crawford 443/1.
Struck on a very broad flan and with a magnificent old cabinet
tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Roma Numismatics sale XI, 2016, 719. From the Eucharius collection.