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AR Denarius Julius Caesar (49-44 BC as Dictator)

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Obverse: CAESAR, elephant trampling serpent to right Reverse: priestly implements: culullus, aspergillum, axe with wolf’s head at the top and apex With lovely toning Caesar’s military campaigns were costly, and he needed vast sums of money to pay his legions. In order to finance this Caesar took over the state treasury at the temple of Saturn in Rome and stripped it bare. From this hoard of silver Caesar minted the ‘Elephant’ denarius and used them to fund his armies. Weight: 3.96 g Grade: Extremely Fine Reference: Crawford 443/1 Year: 49 BC
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.08 in (2 mm)Diameter: 0.56 in (1.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    49 BC
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    UTRECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6566244288362

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