Julius Caesar, 49-48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.29 mm, 3.76 g). Military mint moving with Caesar in Gallia or in Italy. CAESAR in exergue. Elephant walking to right, trampling on horned serpent or dragon raising left against it. Rev. Pontifical implements: simpulum, aspergillum, securis surmounted by wolf’s head and apex (priest’s cap). Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Babelon (Julia) 9. BMCRR Gaul 27. Cohen I, 49. Sear 1399. Some banker’s marks. Toned. About Very Fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.