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Type: Roman Republic
Authority: Julius Caesar
Mint: Military Mint
Date: 49-48 BC
Size: 19.5mm
Weight: 3.6g
Metal: Silver
Obv: CAESAR in exergue, elephant right, trampling on serpent or carnyx
Rev: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat, obverse flip-over double strike (error) on reverse
Ref; RCV 1399, RSC 49
Notes: This is the first coin struck in the name of Julius Caesar, struck in the aftermath of his crossing of the Rubicon and being declared 'hostis' (enemy of the state) by the Senate, led by Pompey the Great.
Ex; Frank S Robinson 1985 NY, Ex; NeroNumi @Vcoins, Ex; CPK 2024
Collection : Roman Republic