COIN (ROMAN)

Worn late Roman Republican silver denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.48-47 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting a Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx. Travelling mint. As RRC no. 452/2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: female head to r., wearing oak-wreath and diadem
Obverse legend: [IIT]
Reverse: Trophy, with Gallic shield and carnyx; axe to r.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -48.0 to -47.0
Weight (g): 2.51
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Swefling
District: Suffolk Coastal
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-452.2