Lot 5269

Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Julius Caesar, (died 44 B.C.), silver denarius, issued 49-48 B.C., mint moving with Caesar, (3.78 grams), obv. elephant to right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue, rev. pontifical emblems, simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex, (S.1399, Cr.443/1, Syd.1006, RSC 49). Weakly struck in places, otherwise nearly very fine.

The symbols on the reverse refer to Caesar’s role as Pontifex Maximus.

Estimate
$550
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$450

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