Lot 3247
Julius Caesar. Silver Denarius (3.98g), 49-44 BC. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, 49 BC. Elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Reverse: Pontifical implements: ladle (simpulum), sprinkler (aspergillum), axe (securis), and pontiff's cap (apex). Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; RSC 49. Near-perfect strike and centering on a broad, round flan for this highly popular type. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,400
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