{"product_id":"caesar-coin-set","title":"Coin Replica Set - Roman Denarius of Julius Caesar Set of 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Caesar Coin Set Tracing Three Denarii\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCaesar coin set\u003c\/strong\u003e holds three replica denarii issued for Julius Caesar, the first Caesar of ancient Rome. Each is lead-free pewter and about 3\/4 in across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes the Elephant Denarius of 49 B.C. and the First Portrait Denarius of 44 B.C. It also holds the Posthumous Denarius of 40 B.C. Both sides of each coin are imprinted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three replica denarii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead-free pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3\/4 in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Names each coin and tells its story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ PN:\u003c\/strong\u003e WR-1004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoins as Portraits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Portrait Denarius of 44 B.C. was the first Roman coin to carry a living man. After his death, the Posthumous Denarius kept his image in circulation. These Roman coin replicas trace that change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Roman Denarius\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe denarius was a silver coin first minted around 211 BCE. It became one of the great currencies of antiquity. Soldiers, traders, and tax collectors all used it. Denarius replica coins like these make good teaching tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLessons in Currency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents can compare the Julius Caesar denarius struck in 49 B.C. with the portrait coin of 44 B.C. Each Julius Caesar denarius tells a story of power. Roman coin replicas make a gift for any lover of antiquity. Denarius replica coins also suit a school display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying the Caesar Coin Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the coins in their packaging or lay them out on a shelf. This set is for learning purposes only and has no monetary value. Browse related pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-greek-roman\"\u003eGreek and Roman collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle the coins by the edges. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Keep them dry and away from harsh chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore how Roman coins pictured conquered peoples, from Caesar's denarii to later emperors: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.philipharland.com\/Blog\/2022\/08\/judeans-jews-armenians-dacians-egyptians-and-other-peoples-defeat-capture-and-subjugation-on-roman-imperial-coinage-first-third-centuries-ce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoman Coins on Defeat, Capture, and Subjugation - Philip A. Harland\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a real Elephant Denarius of 49 B.C. in the British Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/C_2002-0102-4406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenarius of Julius Caesar with Elephant - The British Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with a First Portrait Denarius of 44 B.C., the first Roman coin to show a living man: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/C_1843-0116-811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenarius with Wreathed Head of Caesar - The British Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how the elephant and pontifex maximus symbols were meant to be understood: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slll.cass.anu.edu.au\/classics-museum\/catalogue\/objects\/denarius-julius-caesar-200701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenarius of Julius Caesar - ANU Classics Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westair Reproductions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41460336885873,"sku":"WR-1004","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/66ce91629975dca680e552ef12b1a0fd.jpg?v=1777665176","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/caesar-coin-set","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}