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Product Description
Caius Iulius Caesar 100-44 BC. Denarius 18 mm 49-48 BC Military mint. Elephant r., trampling gallic carnyx CAESAR / Pontifical emblems (culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex). Cr. 443/1; nearly extremely fine, slightly decentered
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 | nearly extremely fine |
| Supplement | slightly decentered |
| Catalogue | Cr. 443/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 1006 |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Item Number | 86410 |
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