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 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. British private collection, acquired around 20 years ago. Our parent company, ArtAncient Ltd. Are members of the Antiquities Dealer’s Association, LAPADA, CINOA and the BNTA. All objects we sell are authentic as described. We send all collectibles Registered, Signed-for and Insured. Please note that in most countries, antiques and collectibles are eligible for minimal/zero charges on importation. The item “Exceptional Ancient Roman Silver Elephant Denarius Coin of Julius Caesar 49 BC” is in sale since Tuesday, August 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Roman\ Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)”. The seller is “artancientltd” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
