COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on a dragon, the legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Priestly attributes: apex, secures, 'aspergillum' (sprinkler), and simpulum
Reverse: Elephant right, trampling on a dragon
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.18
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Thornborough
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1