Julius Caesar (49–44 BC). Denarius (AR, 4.00 g, 19 mm, 6 h), military mint moving with Caesar in Gallia Narbonensis or Hispania Citerior, 49–48 BC. CAESAR Elephant walking right, trampling on horned serpent (or carnyx) / Priestly implements: simpulum, aspergillum, securis with wolf's head at the top, and apex. Crawford 443/1; RBW 1557; Sydenham 1006; Babelon (Julia) 9. Beautiful, well-centred specimen with unusually appealing elephant. Attractive toning. Minor areas of weakness and some earthen deposits. Almost extremely fine.