| Nomos AG > obolos 34 | Auction date: 10 November 2024 |
| Lot number: 943 Price realized: 1,100 CHF (Approx. 1,262 USD / 1,167 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Julius Caesar, 49-48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.60 g, 12 h), mint moving with Caesar in Northern Italy. CAESAR Elephant to right, trampling horned serpent. Rev. Priestly implements: culullus, aspergillum, ax, with wolf's head at the top, and apex. Babelon (Julia) 9. Crawford 443/1. CRI 9. Sydenham 1006. Hoge Collection. Attractive cabinet toning. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good very fine. From the Robert Hoge collection, acquired from N. Mills in 1986. The 'elephant' coinage of Caesar, struck beginning around the time he crossed the Rubicon in January 49, was used to pay Caesar's forces during the civil war with Pompey. Starting price: 300 CHF |  |
