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 dragon(?), 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
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Pontificial implements (culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex)
Reverse: Elephant right, trampling on dragon(?), legend in exergue
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 2.48
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Forest of Dean
County: Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Place known as: Newent
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1