Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin

Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin

Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin
49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin. This coin is a great find and highly sought after! It is a must have for every collection. Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Elephant advancing right, trampling on serpent; CAESAR in exergue / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (surmounted by wolf’s head), and apex. Sear 9; Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; RSC 49; BMCRR Gaul 27-30. 3.89g, 18mm, 1h. 13 July 100 BC 15 March 44 BC, known as Julius Caesar , was a Roman. Politician, general, and notable author of Latin. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic. And the rise of the Roman Empire. In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus. Formed a political alliance. That dominated Roman politics. Their attempts to amass power as Populares. Were opposed by the Optimates. Within the Roman Senate. Among them Cato the Younger. With the frequent support of Cicero. Caesar’s victories in the Gallic Wars. Completed by 51 BC, extended Rome’s territory to the English Channel. Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both the Channel and the Rhine, when he built a bridge across the Rhine. And crossed the Channel to invade Britain. These achievements granted him unmatched military power and threatened to eclipse the standing of Pompey, who had realigned himself with the Senate after the death of Crassus. With the Gallic Wars concluded, the Senate ordered Caesar to step down from his military command and return to Rome. Caesar refused the order, and instead marked his defiance in 49 BC by crossing the Rubicon. With the 13th Legion. Leaving his province and illegally entering Roman Italy. And Caesar’s victory in the war put him in an unrivalled position of power and influence. After assuming control of government, Caesar began a programme of social and governmental reforms, including the creation of the Julian calendar. He centralised the bureaucracy of the Republic and was eventually proclaimed dictator in perpetuity. , giving him additional authority. But the underlying political conflicts had not been resolved, and on the Ides of March. (15 March) 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated. By a group of rebellious senators led by Marcus Junius Brutus. A new series of civil wars. Broke out, and the constitutional government of the Republic. Was never fully restored. Caesar’s adopted heir Octavian, later known as Augustus. Rose to sole power after defeating his opponents in the civil war. Octavian set about solidifying his power, and the era of the Roman Empire. Much of Caesar’s life is known from his own accounts of his military campaigns, and from other contemporary sources, mainly the letters and speeches of Cicero and the historical writings of Sallust. The later biographies of Caesar by Suetonius. Are also major sources. Caesar is considered by many historians to be one of the greatest military commanders in history. International Buyers – Please Note. The item “Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin” is in sale since Thursday, September 28, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Roman\ Republic (300 BC-27 BC)”. The seller is “ancientauctions” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Indonesia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
  • Grade: High grade
  • Composition: Silver
  • Denomination: Denarius
  • Certification: NGC Encapsulation Advisable
  • Date: 49-48 BC
  • Ruler: Julius Caesar
  • Coin Type: Ancient Roman

Julius Caesar. War Elephant. Rare Denarius. 49-48 BC Exquisite Roman Silver Coin

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