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- Roman Republican Coins, Caius Iulius Caesar, Denarius 49-48 BC, vf
Product Description
Caius Iulius Caesar 100-44 BC. Denarius ca. 18 mm 49-48 BC. Elephant trampling a snake / priestly implements. Cr. 443/1; very fine
Caesar's elephant
- Probably the best-known Roman person
- Caesar and his armies were the first Romans to land in Britain in 55 BC
- The elephant shows Caesar's strength
- The priestly implements show Caesar as highest priest
With this coin Caesar paid his soldiers during the civil war against Pompey the Great. The elephant scrunching the dragon-snake is symbolising the fight of good versus evil. The priest's tools are symbolising Ceasar's function as pontifex maximus.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Caius Iulius Caesar |
| Reign | 100-44 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 49-48 BC |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 443/1 |
| Weight | ca. 4 g |
| Diameter | ca. 18 mm |
| Item Number | 39607 |
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