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
Obverse: Sacrificial Implements
Reverse: Elephant going right
Reverse legend: [CAESAR]
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.51
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Rother
County: East Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Ashburnham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1