COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius probably struck by the moneyer P Sepullius Macer for Julius Caesar in 44 BC (Reece period 1). The reverse depicts Venus standing left holding Victory and sceptre; at bottom of sceptre, a shield. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC 480/9.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sepullius Macer, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate bust right
Obverse legend: [CAESAR](DICT PERPET)
Reverse: Venus standing left holding Victory and sceptre; at bottom of sceptre, shield
Reverse legend: [P SEPVLLIVS MACER]
Dated: -44.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.02
Diameter (mm): 16.83
Thickness (mm): 1.66
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Bridge Hewick
District: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-480.9