COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR (downwards) reverse type depicting Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. African mint. As RRC p. 471, no. 458/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right
Reverse: Aeneas advancing left holding palladium and carrying anchises
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.25
Diameter (mm): 18.12
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Great Maplestead
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1