COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver Denarius of Julius Caeser, dating to the period 46-45BC (Reece period 1). Reverse: CAESAR, Gaulish captive and Gallia seated beneath trophy. Male Gaul tied up, female head in hands bent down, both seated. Mint: Spain. As RRC no. 468/2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bust of Venus left, draped, wearing diadem and with star in hair; on shoulder, Cupid; behind, sceptre; on left, lituus. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in right hand and oblong shield and carnyx in left hand; on left, bearded captive kneeling with hands tied behind back; on right, seated female captive resting head in right hand; on right, in exergue, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: 46.0 to 45.0
Weight (g): 3.57
Diameter (mm): 18.08
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: West Knoyle
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.2