The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.57 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49; RBW 1557. Iridescent toning, traces of deposits in devices. Good VF.
From the Brian Holland Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 935.