JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (3.91 gms), Military Mint Traveling with Caesar, 49 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Cr-443/1; CRI-9; Syd-1006; RSC-49. Obverse: Elephant advancing right, trampling upon horned serpent; Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Always a popular and sought after type, this iconic issue struck under, and bearing the name of, Caesar presents the military general-turned-eventual dictator as mighty war elephant, trampling upon a serpent that is to be seen as his enemies. Quite well centered and struck for the type, and lacking the usual flan issues such as bankers' marks.
Estimate: $1000.00- $2000.00