Exceptional Ancient Roman Silver Elephant Denarius Coin of Julius Caesar - 49 BC


Exceptional Ancient Roman Silver Elephant Denarius Coin of Julius Caesar - 49 BC

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.


Buy Now

Exceptional Ancient Roman Silver Elephant Denarius Coin of Julius Caesar - 49 BC:
$3400.00



Click to EnlargeClick to Enlarge

A fascinating, important and hugely desirable coin type. An ancient Roman silver denarius struck under Julius Caesar, at the military mint travelling with Caesar in 49 - 48 BC.

The obverse with Elephant, walking right trampling on horned serpent. The legend reading:

CAESAR

The reverse with the emblems of the pontificate (Roman high priest): simpulum, (ritual ladle) aspergillum, (water sprinkler) securis, (single bladed axe) and apex (spiked cap).

In 49 BC Julius Caesar declared his intent to seize control of Rome by breaking Roman law and crossing the river Rubicon at the head of an army.

The \'elephant denari\' were the first coins minted under Julius Caesar and were likely struck to pay his army in the early months of their struggle. The obverse of the coins show Caesar\'s own cognomen as the issuing authority, while the imagery symbolises good triumphing over evil. The reverse references Caesar\'s position as Pontifex Maximus.

An exceptional example of this famous coin type.

Weight: 3.85 g

Diameter: 19.30 mm

Provenance:

Ex. British private collection, acquired around 20 years ago.


Authenticity
Our parent company, ArtAncient Ltd. are members of the Antiquities Dealer\'s Association, LAPADA, CINOA and the BNTA. We exhibit at major art fairs and have sold to museums and important collectors. All objects we sell are authentic as described.Shipping
We send all collectibles Registered, Signed-for and Insured. We do not profit from shipping charges. As volume sellers with preferential rates, we are mostly able to ship at below commercially available prices.Combined shipping
In some cases we can combine multiple items into a single package to save you money. However, If you plan to purchase items over the course of a day or more you must delay payment and let us know after you have purchased the first item. Otherwise all items are sent following cleared payment.Terms and conditions
No Sales Tax/VAT will be charged by ourselves. All sales are subject to our terms and conditions, which can be found onour website, www.ArtAncient.com. As legitimate sellers, we do not mis-describe items on the customs form. Please note that in most countries, antiques and collectibles are eligible for minimal/zero charges on importation.



inkfrog terapeak

Exceptional Ancient Roman Silver Elephant Denarius Coin of Julius Caesar - 49 BC:
$3400.00

Buy Now