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Maker(s):Julius Caesar (minted under)
Culture:Roman; Republican
Title:Denarius of Caesar
Date Made:49-48 BCE
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Silver (AG)
Measurements:17mm; 3.753g
Accession Number:  MH 2004.13.103
Credit Line:Gift of the Estate of Nathan Whitman
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Elephant advancing right, trampling on serpent; CAESAR written in exergue. Line border.
Reverse: Simpulum, aspergillum, axe, and priest's hat in a row. Line border.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

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