Silver Denarius of Julius Caesar
Date49 - 48 BCE
PeriodRoman Imperatorial
MediumSilver
DimensionsDiameter: 19 mm, 3.9 g (3/4 in., 0.14 oz.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number2024.1.11
On View
Not on viewDescriptionObv: Elephant advancing right trampling horned serpent; CAESAR in exergue
Rev: Symbols of the Pontifex Maximus: Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex.
Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; BMCRR Gaul 27-30
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