Julius Caesar, Elephant Denarius - Coin Community Forum

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TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 12:10 pm 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 Report this Post to the Staff

pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 12:43 pm Now THAT is a Christmas present. I got a book on greek coins. Gave it to husband to wrap up for me! Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 12:58 pm 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. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 7:04 pm Exceptional example. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 7:36 pm Duuurrr....she would have had to buy me a new pair of undies after receiving the coin. WOW!! Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3444 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 7:49 pm Very beautiful. I am absolutely 'green' with envy ! Magnificent Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 7:59 pm That's a real beauty, outstanding Christmas present. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 9:01 pm That coin is gorgeous! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Triskeles Auctions Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 10:57 pm Your wife has excellent taste. Please give her a big hug from all of us! :) John Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 12/25/2013 11:13 pm oh wow...you must have been a very good boy this year. that is beauty!! Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 12/26/2013 3:21 pm 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;) Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 12/26/2013 3:23 pm Here are couple cool links: http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/...C-49-B-C.htm http://www.forumancientcoins.com/nu...ius%20caesar Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 12/26/2013 3:46 pm Amazing coin! Excellent choise Report this Post to the Staff
phillips5890 Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 12/27/2013 10:24 am Good Looking Coin Report this Post to the Staff
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