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Ancient Roman: Julius Caesar (c.49-48 BC) AR Denarius NGC AU
Ancient Roman: Julius Caesar (c.49-48 BC) AR Denarius NGC AU
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One of the most famous Caesar types feature this elephant stomping on a serpent. Although there is no record of what this scene alludes to, the design is generally accepted as having been made to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated his rival, Pompey so soundly, it was "like an elephant stepping on a snake (a symbol of evil). - Other
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