Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR; Elephant) (49 BC - 48 BC) front Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR; Elephant) (49 BC - 48 BC) back
Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR; Elephant) (49 BC - 48 BC) photo
© Heritage Auctions

Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR; Elephant 49 BC - 48 BC

 
Silver 4.16 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Dictator
Julius Caesar (Caius Iulius Caesar) (49, 47, 46-44 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
49 BC - 48 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.16 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#24302
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex (cap).
Border of dots.
Anepigraphic.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Obverse and reverse sides can be inverted depending on catalogs.
Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR; Elephant) coin is that it features an image of an elephant on the reverse side, which was a symbol of Caesar's victory in the Roman Civil War. The elephant was also a symbol of strength and power, reflecting Caesar's growing influence and authority in Rome.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (49 BC - 48 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR; Elephant) (49 BC - 48 BC) coin.