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Ancient Rome 49BC Elephant Military Mint Julius Caesar Silver Denarius VG-F (VG-10) brushed
Ancient Rome 49BC Elephant Military Mint Julius Caesar Silver Denarius VG-F (VG-10) brushed
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Ancient Rome April to August 49BC Elephant Travelling, Military Mint, Julius Caesar Silver Denarius VG-F (VG-10) Brushed
The silver denarius issued in 49 BCE during Julius Caesar's military campaigns is notable for its striking imagery and political significance. Known as the "elephant denarius," it features an elephant trampling a serpent on the obverse, symbolizing strength and the triumph of Caesar's military prowess over his enemies, particularly during the Civil War against Pompey. Minted in the midst of political upheaval, this coin served as a propaganda tool to reinforce Caesar's authority and divine favor among the Roman populace. The elephant motif, often associated with wisdom and power, further emphasized Caesar's aspirations for greatness, making this denarius a significant artifact in Roman numismatics and history.
Obverse: Elephant walking right, trampling a serpant, "CAESAR" below, within a border of dots.
Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, an axe, and an apex (cap), within a border of dots.
Specifications:
Issuer: Roman Republic (509-27BC)
Dictator: Julius Caesar (Caius Iulius Caesar) (49, 47, 46-44BC)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 4.16 g
Diameter: 18 mm
The silver denarius issued in 49 BCE during Julius Caesar's military campaigns is notable for its striking imagery and political significance. Known as the "elephant denarius," it features an elephant trampling a serpent on the obverse, symbolizing strength and the triumph of Caesar's military prowess over his enemies, particularly during the Civil War against Pompey. Minted in the midst of political upheaval, this coin served as a propaganda tool to reinforce Caesar's authority and divine favor among the Roman populace. The elephant motif, often associated with wisdom and power, further emphasized Caesar's aspirations for greatness, making this denarius a significant artifact in Roman numismatics and history.
Obverse: Elephant walking right, trampling a serpant, "CAESAR" below, within a border of dots.
Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, an axe, and an apex (cap), within a border of dots.
Specifications:
Issuer: Roman Republic (509-27BC)
Dictator: Julius Caesar (Caius Iulius Caesar) (49, 47, 46-44BC)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 4.16 g
Diameter: 18 mm
