Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.87 gm, 2h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Pontifical implements: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.
Ex Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection (Roma Numismatics, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019), lot 948; Classical Numismatic Group, Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 1317
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD