Coin. Roman Empire. Julius Caesar, Denarius, c. 49-48 BC
Roman Empire. Julius Caesar, AR Denarius, c.49-48 B.C. Military Mint Travelling With Caesar, Elephant trampling serpent to right, CAESAR in exergue. Rev: Emblems of the pontificate, ladle, sprinkler, axe, priest's hat. 17-19mm, 4.1g. VF, struck slightly right, a clear elephant with an attractive tone
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Provenance: Patricia Milne-Henderson (1935-2018), art historian.
The depiction of an elephant trampling a serpent is thought to refer to Caesar’s victories in Gaul.
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Roman Empire. Julius Caesar, AR Denarius, c.49-48 B.C. Military Mint Travelling With Caesar, Elephant trampling serpent to right, CAESAR in exergue. Rev: Emblems of the pontificate, ladle, sprinkler, axe, priest's hat. 17-19mm, 4.1g. VF, struck slightly right, a clear elephant with an attractive tone
(Qty: 1)
Provenance: Patricia Milne-Henderson (1935-2018), art historian.
The depiction of an elephant trampling a serpent is thought to refer to Caesar’s victories in Gaul.
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