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Medal - Caesar’s Boat in a Storm / Caesar Escapes at the Port of Alexandria ND
| Silver | 10.41 g | 31 mm |
| Location | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Years | 1740-1750 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.41 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#413032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caesar Escapes His Enemies by Swimming in the Port of Alexandria ("Intrepidness of Caesar"): Caesar swimming towards the bow of a ship, holding his papers aloft, while his enemies amassed on the shore fire arrows at him; Pharos of Alexandria in background; dated year 706 (48 BC) in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INTREPIDITE DE
CESAR ·
A · R · 706 ·
Engraver: Jean Dassier
Edge
Plain
