Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Elephant advancing to right, trampling on serpent; CAESAR in exergue / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (surmounted by wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; BMCRR Gaul 27-30; RSC 49; FFC 50. 3.92g, 20mm, 9h.
NGC graded Ch AU 5/5 - 4/5 (#6158071-001). Beautiful old cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection;
Ex Elvira Eliza Clain-Stefanelli (1914-2001) Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 92, 23 May 2016, lot 376.
Price realized | 3'000 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |