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  Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR, Silver Denarius. Elephant type. Crawford 443/1;
                Sear, CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. VF. $400.00.
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                                  Item # 62394

                              Roman Imperatorial:
           Currently 240 USD                  First Bid 240 USD
DescriptionQuantity  1                        # of Bids 0 (bid history)
           Time Left 1 day, 0 hours +         Location
           Started   Mon, 09 Apr, 2001        Country   USA
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           Ends      Sun, 22 Apr, 2001        (mail this auction to a friend)
    Bid              16:47:00
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                                  Description
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Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR Denarius (3.65 gm). Elephant Click for Larger Image
right, trampling on serpent / Simpulum, aspergillum, axe
(surmounted by a dog's head), and apex (priest's hat).   [Image]
Crawford 443/1; Sear, CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. VF,
porous. Estimate $400.

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 alludes to Caesar's
possession of the office of Pontifex Maximus.

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  Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR, Silver Denarius. Elephant type. Crawford 443/1;
         Sear, CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. VF. $400.00. (Item #62394)

                       Current Bid                240 USD
                       Bid Increment               10 USD
                       Minimum Bid                250 USD

Auction closed without a bid.

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