Denarius of Julius Caesar, Elephant, 49 AC., military mint

Denarius of Julius Caesar, Elephant, 49 AC., military mint.

BMC/RR. 27 ; CRR. 1006 ; RRC. 443/1

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     Elephant walking right ; at his feet, a snake (or a carnyx).

R/ Pontifical implements : simpulum, sprinkler, sacrificial axe, sacrificial hat.     

869.22.008 : Musée gallo-romain d'Aoste, silver, 4,17 gr, 18 mm, 2h.

Found formely in an archaeological excavation in Aoste (38). This coin is presented in exhibition halls.

Reference : BMC/RR. 27 ; CRR. 1006 ; RRC. 443/1

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