Single Coin Pack - Caesar

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Denarius of Caesar - Obverse - elephant and serpent representing Caesar's conquest of Gaul: Reverse - sacrificial implements publicising his office as chief priest (pontifex maximus).

Julius Caesar was one of Rome's greatest generals and statesmen. He became a brilliant military leader, and helped make Rome the centre of an empire that stretched across Europe. Caesar's victories in civil war helped him become dictator of the Roman people. His power frightened many of his political opponents and a group of them assassinated him in 44 B.C.

In 58 B.C. Caesar began a campaign to conquer Gaul (France). It soon became clear that he was a military genius. During his nine years in Gaul he only lost two battles in which he personally took part. He conquered all territory east of the Rhine River, drove the Germans out of Gaul, and then crossed the Rhine to show them the might of Rome. He also invaded Britain twice in 55 and 54 B.C. The month of July is named after Julius Caesar.

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