COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius in the name of Julius Caesar by the moneyer M. Mettius, dating to c.44 BC (Reece Period 1). Venus standing left, leaning on shield on globe and holding Victory reverse type. Mint of Rome. RRC 480/17.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Mettius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: CAESAR IM[P]ER
Reverse: Venus standing left, leaning on shield on globe and holding Victory.
Reverse legend: [M. MET]TIVS
Dated: 44.0 to 44.0
Weight (g): 3.28
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Sturton Le Steeple
District: Bassetlaw
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-480.17