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Sale 45    13–15 Jul 1994      Melbourne

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Lot 1769      

Estimate $125
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $150

DENARIUS ROME MINT (STRUCK C. 49-48 B.C.) Obv. Elephant right trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue Rev. Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat (Craw.443/1;Syd.1006;Sear 353). Very good.

The obverse type may symbolise victory over evil, while the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.

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