Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61395Auction date: 4 August 2024
Lot number: 22234

Price realized: 1,400 USD   (Approx. 1,297 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 4.02 gm, 2h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, scratches. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.

One of the most popular types Caesar minted was of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.

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Match 1:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61395Auction date: 4 August 2024
Lot number: 22233

Price realized: 2,500 USD   (Approx. 2,317 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.72 gm, 2h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.

One of the most popular types Caesar minted was of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.

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Match 2:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61395Auction date: 4 August 2024
Lot number: 22231

Price realized: 2,100 USD   (Approx. 1,946 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.93 gm, 8h). NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.

One of the most popular types Caesar minted was of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.

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Match 3:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115Auction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 32207

Price realized: 2,000 USD   (Approx. 1,861 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.66 gm, 2h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Well-struck example struck on a fantastically toned flan featuring dark iridescent hues throughout.

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Match 4:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61395Auction date: 4 August 2024
Lot number: 22234

Price realized: 1,400 USD   (Approx. 1,297 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 4.02 gm, 2h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, scratches. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.

One of the most popular types Caesar minted was of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.

https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-julius-caesar-as-dictator-49-44-bc-ar-denarius-20mm-402-gm-2h-ngc-xf-4-5-2-5-scratches/a/61395-22234.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61395-08042024

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Match 5:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > ANA Signature Sale 3118Auction date: 15 August 2024
Lot number: 34227

Price realized: 1,250 USD   (Approx. 1,138 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 4.01 gm, 2h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Brilliant, dove-grey surfaces.

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Match 6:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115Auction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 32206

Price realized: 2,400 USD   (Approx. 2,233 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 4.08 gm, 8h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. A charming piece with lovely toning.

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