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Caius Iulius Caesar 100-44 BC. Denarius 20 mm 49-48 BC Military mint. Elephant r., trampling gallic carnyx CAESAR / Pontifical emblems (culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex). Cr. 443/1; extremely fine, decentered; pressure mark at edge
rich in detail depiction of the elephant
Caesar paid his soldiers with these coins during the civil war against Pompey the Great. The elephant scrunching the dragon-snake is symbolising the fight of good versus evil. The priestly implements symbolise Caesar's function as Pontifex Maximus (High Priest).
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Caius Iulius Caesar |
| Reign | 100-44 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 49-48 BC |
| Mint | Military mint |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | extremely fine |
| Supplement | decentered; pressure mark at edge |
| Catalogue | Cr. 443/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 1006 |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Item Number | 83476 |
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