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denarius, Roman Republic, 49-48 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 49-48 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0143

denarius, Roman Republic, 49-48 BCE

Date49-48 BCE
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.82 cm, 3.89 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
Classification(s)
Denomination
Language
Minting Official
Minting Location
Region
Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds a group of emblems of the pontificate - the culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex.
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds an elephant facing right, which is trampling a dragon, and CAESAR is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
CAESAR
Reverse Legend
CAESAR
Reverse Translated
Caesar
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