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Denarius of Julius Caesar, Moving Mint

Denarius of Julius Caesar, Moving Mint

100-44 BCE

Issued by Julius Caesar

Roman Republican

Obv.: Elephant trampling dragon r.; in exergue, CAESAR. Border of dots. Rev.: Emblems of the pontifex (pontifical emblems): culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Border of dots.

silver

Roman Republican period

Coins