Julius Caesar

Denarius; Crawford 443/1 var!

MINT MOVING WITH CAESAR in Northern Italy: 54, 49BCE. Caesar’s first denarius. Elephant (right), trampling serpent. From 833 obverse dies, there is only 1 obverse die like this with “CAESAS” (the discovery coin, completely unexpected, unique so far in numismatics and the only one known to me)! 4 pontifical implements on reverse, simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (sprinkler), securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf’s head), and apex (flamen’s cap). Minor overall pitting else very fine or better (16.8 mm. 3.55 grams, 1h). Item #714

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