COIN (ROMAN)
An incomplete silver denarius of the Republican period (213BC-27BC). Julius Caeser. c. 49-48 BC. Travelling mint. Obverse type: Elephant right trampling on a serpent.  Reverse type: Priestly attributes. 
Mass: 2.8g. Diameter: 18.1mm. 
Coin classification: 
Crawford, Roman Republican Coinage (RRC) p. 461, no. 443/1
Sydenham, 1952, The Roman Republican Coinage, p.167, ref. 1006.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Elephant, right, trampling on a serpent.
Obverse legend: In the exergue, CAESAR
Reverse: Priestly attributes: Apex, securis, aspergillum (sprinkler) and simplum.
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Hinckley and Bosworth
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Sheepy
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1