Denarius with Elephant

Culture: Roman, 753 BCE–395 CE
Period: Roman Republic, 509–27 BCE
Associated: reign of Julius Caesar, Pontifex Maximus of Rome, reigned 46–44 BCE
Date: 49–48 BCE
Material: Silver
associated with: Rome, Lazio region, Italy, Europe
Classification: Coins & currency, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 320 East
Dimensions: 3.78 grams
11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Cornelius F. P. Stueck
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 268:1991

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