COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on a dragon, the legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.



The diameter is 18mm and the weight 2.82g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Pontificial implements
Reverse: Elephant walking right, crushing snake. CAESAR in exergue
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 2.82
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Melling-with-Wrayton
District: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Region: North West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1