Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.74 gm, 2h). NGC AU 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Pontifical implements: culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Phenomenal cabinet toning with hints of peach hues dancing across the surfaces as it catches the light.
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