coins: The gallic wars (58-51BC)A series of coins celebrating Caesar's victories in Gaul appear in 48 BC. It was in this year that Caesar began hostilities against Pompey. In the previous year Pompey had released coins proclaiming his naval power; Caesar's coins might be seen as a response. These coins were not minted by Caesar himself, but by two of his supporters who became moneyers in this year.
RRC 448/2 Obverse: Bearded male bust right, draped; behind, Gallic shield. Border of dots. Reverse: Biga right, driven by charioteer holding whip in left hand and reins in right hand; behind, on biga, warrior facing backwards and holding shield in left hand and hurling spear with right hand; above L·HOSTILIVS; below, SASERN. Border of dots.
RRC 448/3 Obverse: Female head right, with long hair; behind carnyx. Border of dots. Reverse: Artemis facing, holding spear in left hand and placing right hand on head of stag; on right, L·HOSTILIVS downwards; on left, SASERNA upwards. Border of dots.
RRC 450/1 Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right. Border of dots. Reverse: Two carnyces in saltire; above, oval shield; below, round shield; on right, ALBINVS downwards; on left, BRVTI·F upwards. Border of dots
RRC 452/2 Obverse: Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem; behind, ∞|| downwards. Border of dots.Reverse: Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; on right, axe; below CAE SAR. Border of dots.
Coins displaying images of the Gallic Wars were used to advertise and emphasise Caesar's military achievements during his war with Pompey. No coins were struck while Caesar was on campaign against the Gallic tribes.
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Documentaries
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Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire Episode 3 - Julius Caesar (History Channel)
It is 60 BC. Over-powerful generals and money corrupts the Roman Republic. The empire churns with civil war, and violence and murder run rampant in the streets. Julius Caesar, desperate for fame and honor, embarks on a brutal decade long campaign to annex Gaul and build his own reputation. His aristocratic rivals try to stop him, but he is an expert manipulator. His propaganda and extravagant victories against bloodthirsty barbarians thrill the public. In 49 BC, he crosses the Rubicon intending to claim his rightful place as the chief man of Rome. It sparks a new civil war that pits him against Pompey the Great and sounds the final death knell for the Republic. |
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The Roman Empire: Julius Caesar BBC
This is the story of the most famous Roman of them all, how he risked everything to tear down the government he served and bring revolution to Rome. |
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Caesar's Greatest Battle: The Gauls
In 52BC, the future of Rome and Gaul - and that of their peoples - hangs in the balance. It will be determined in three great encounters. The battles are the culmination of a momentous personal duel between two great leaders. A duel, which this documentary recreates. |
Written sources.
“Veni, vidi, vici. (I came, I saw, I conquered.)” |
After these events Caesar had every reason to suppose that
Gaul was at peace again, for the Belgae were defeated, the Germans driven out,
and the Seduni in the Alpine region conquered: therefore after the beginning of
winter he had set out for Illyricum, desiring to visit the tribes there also
and to become acquainted with the country.
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Caesar, Gallic War, 3.7
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