JULIUS CAESAR AR Denarius Elephant 49-44 BC (Error Coin)

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

Collezione : Roman Republic