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13010 Click to enlarge photo | Julius Caesar. BC 46-45. Silver Denarius (3.97g). Issued BC 49-48. Moving mint with Caesar.Elephant to right trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue, border of dots, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat all in dotted circle.EF or better. Rare and exceptionally well-centred for the issue. Struck on excellent metal and with a light iridescent tone. A wonderful Denarius!S.1006, C.443./1, BMC Gaul 27, Sear Julius Caesar 49 [p.111]).One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.Cf; Heritage auctions, A61373, Lot, 22001, Hammer price US$18,000 (P) | SOLD at A$6250 | ||
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