COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius issued by Julius Caesar between 46 and 45 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting trophy with seated female captive on left and bearded captive on right. Spanish Mint. RRC p. 479, no. 468/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus Genetrix facing right, small Cupid at shoulder.
Obverse legend: No legend.
Reverse: Gallia and a Gaulish captive are seated below a war trophy, referring to Caesar's victories in France
Reverse legend: CAES[AR]
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Welwyn Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Nr Ayot St Lawrence
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.1
Notes: 
From its worn state it was probably brought over to this country after the Claudian invasion of 43AD