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JULIUS CAESAR
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: Elephant advancing right. CAESAR REVERSE: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and apex. No legend
Gaul 49 BC
3.2g, 18mm
CRI 9, Sydenham 1006, RRC 443/1, S 1399
Reverse depicts a simpulum (a ladle used in sacrifices), a sprinkler (to spread perfume), an axe and a priest's hat.
Collection : Roman Republic thru Imperatorial