COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, struck by unclear moneyer but from the description of the reverse type possibly M. Mettius, dating to te period c.44 BC (Reece Period 1). Unclear reverse depicting Venus left holding Victory and leaning on shield? Mint of Rome. cf. RRC no. 480/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Mettius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Wreathed head of Julius Caesar, right
Obverse legend: CAESAR IMP
Reverse: Venus Victrix leaning on a shield holding victory
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -44.0 to -44.0
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Cheshire West and Chester
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Place known as: CHESHIRE WINSFORD
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-480.3