

Caius Julius Caesar. AR Fourrée Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. 3.16 g. 19.00 mm. The copper core exposed on obverse through corrosion, on reverse through four test cuts. Otherwise from masterly engraved dies. Good VF.