COIN (ROMAN)

A worn Roman Republican silver denarius of Julius Caesar and dating to the period 46 to 45 BC. (43-36 BC). The reverse depicts a plain trophy with an oval shield at either side, with a seated captive below at either side, possibly female and male Gauls. Mint of Spain. RRC 468/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Venus right with diadem and possible Cupid behind.
Obverse legend: missing
Reverse: Trophy with oval shield at either side and possible carnyx; seated captive at either side, below.
Reverse legend: missing
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 3.72
Thickness (mm): 2.9
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Duncton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.1