Ceasar African Coin?

[teamhunt]

Hey All
After scooping around sorting out all coins ect. i have, i recently found one of these coins:
http://www.livius.org/a/1/legio/v_alaud ... ephant.jpg
Does anyone know if its worth anything or if its still used anywhere in the world?
If it is worth anything then please do tell as I would like to get a bit more cash lol :P
While im here, anyone know how much 84 cents is worth over here? :P
Thanks

[typhoon_driver]

Re: Ceasar African Coin?

If it's the real deal then it's from around 49BC, not the kind of thing you can go use down the local supermarket. Value is a tricky thing with antiques as it's only what someone is willing to pay for it. However a quick google search threw this page up,

http://www.allelephants.com/allinfo/eleant.php

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Julius Caesar silver denarius depicts an elephant trampling a serpent - said to mean Caesar defeating his enemies - in extra fine (EF) condition. 49-48 B.C. $1000-1500. Courtesy Of: Classical Numismatic Group's June, 1999 Auction Catalog.

So if it is the real deal then I would highly recommend taking it to a specialist and finding out from them if it is and what you could expect to get for it (maybe take it to a couple)

[teamhunt]

Re: Ceasar African Coin?

$1000-1500!?
Thats worth almost £600!!!!
Holy Gaga thats incredible O.O
Any idea who i should go and see about it? (Any specific specialists?)

[typhoon_driver]

Re: Ceasar African Coin?

No idea. It's the kind of thing you want to do in person. Try and find an antiques specialist near you, ideally one that specialises in coins.

Bearing in mind that it could end up being one of these,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/caesar-replica-co ... 1c187c007c

ie worthless.

[Roland]

Re: Ceasar African Coin?

My next door neighbour specialises in buying and selling coins, I might be able to get his address and you could send it to him for inspection. He'll give you it's value and the time it was used etc and send it back, possibly give you an offer for it.