Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Elephant advancing to right, trampling on serpent; CAESAR in exergue / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (surmounted by wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; BMCRR Gaul 27-30; RSC 49. 3.75g, 17mm, 9h.
Mint State; attractive cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Acquired from cgb.fr;
Ex J.H. Collection.