Roman Republic, AR denarius, Julius Caesar, military mint traveling with Caesar, ca.49 BC, mounted elephant-side out in 14K gold bezel and shackle bail. 8.84 grams total. Elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, secruis, and apex. Choice XF coin, beautifully centered with clear CAESAR in exergue, a lovely and popular coin type. With photo-certificate.
($1250-2000)