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Lot # 419
Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1. AR. 3.98 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal and full weight, unusual for issue, A well centred and brilliant example, with underlying luster. Some peripheral weakness, otherwise
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