Silver denarius, 17 mm, 3.91 gm.
Obverse: CAESAR
An elephant walking right, trampling a snake.
Reverse: The implements of Pontifex Maximus: Simplum, aespergillum, secures, and apex.
Caius Julius Caesar, the son of an old Patrician family, rose quicly in Roman politics to become a member of the 1st triumvirate. He subjugated Gaul and invaded Britain. A civil war with Pompey began following his return to Italy. He won by 45 BC and was murdered on Ides of March, 44 BC.
$2,750
