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  Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR, Silver Denarius. Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006;
                     BMCRR (Gaul) 27; RSC 49. EF. $500.00.
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                                  Item # 59305

                              Roman Imperatorial:
           Currently 300 USD                  First Bid 1 USD
DescriptionQuantity  1                        # of Bids 23 (bid history)
           Time Left COMPLETED                Location
           Started   Wed, 19 Apr, 2000        Country   USA
                     09:00:00
           Ends      Tue, 02 May, 2000        (mail this auction to a friend)
                     09:00:00
           Seller    (ask CNG a question)
           High bid  maddog
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Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR Denarius (3.95 gm). CAESAR   Click for Larger Image
in exergue, elephant standing right, trampling on
serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat.     [Image]
Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006; BMCRR (Gaul) 27; RSC 49.
EF. Estimate $500.

History: This is the first coin struck in the name of Julius Caesar. The
symbolism on the obverse apparently alludes to the conquest of good over evil,
Caesar's victory over the Gauls, while the reverse refers to Caesar's possession
of the office of Pontifex Maximus.

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