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: Copper alloy
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Simplum, sprinkler, axe and apex
Reverse: Elephant right trampling on dragon
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 1.78
Diameter (mm): 16.0
Parish: Linwood
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1
Notes: 
Recorded at the Linwood Rally (Market Rasen), Lincolnshire, 4-6th September 2009.