Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR/AE fourrée denarius (19mm, 7h). NGC VG, bankers marks, flan flaw. Ancient forgery of a denarius from a 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. Cf. Crawford 443/1 for prototype. Cf. Sydenham 1006 (same). Cf. Julia 9 (same).

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