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Pillar of the Community
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My wife got me a Julius Caesar coin for X-mas!  I am loving this thing!  Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR Denarius. CAESAR in exergue, elephant right, trampling on serpent (barbarians serpent/dragon horn?) / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe topped with "wolfs head?" and priest's hat. Military mint traveling with Caesar.(I think) Still researching:) Any help with better attribution and history is always appreciated:) 21.5 mm. 3.67 grams Sear 1399, RSC 49   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Now THAT is a Christmas present. I got a book on greek coins. Gave it to husband to wrap up for me!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Very nice. I've never seen a better elephant on one of these, either.
Caesar enjoyed wild beasts - he brought the first Giraffe to Rome and displayed it in the forum - took quite a few attempts before one survived the trip back. must've been quite a sight for the citizens. They called it a Camelopard.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Duuurrr....she would have had to buy me a new pair of undies after receiving the coin. WOW!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very beautiful. I am absolutely 'green' with envy !
Magnificent
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Moderator
 United States
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That's a real beauty, outstanding Christmas present.
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Moderator
United States
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That coin is gorgeous!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
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Your wife has excellent taste. Please give her a big hug from all of us! :)
John
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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oh wow...you must have been a very good boy this year. that is beauty!!
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for all of your nice comments:) Quote:
Duuurrr....she would have had to buy me a new pair of undies after receiving the coin. WOW!!  Wasn't a problem; she got me did get me new undies too;) |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Amazing coin! Excellent choise
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Posted 12/25/2013 12:58 pm
