COIN (ROMAN)
An incomplete Roman Republican silver denarius issued by Julius Caesar, dating to c. 49 - 48 BC. Reece Period 1. CAESAR, reverse type shows an elephant facing right, trampling a dragon within a border of dots. A fragment of the outer edge is missing between 9 -10 o'clock on the obverse.
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Pontifical emblems - culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Elephant, right, trampling dragon. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [CAESAR]
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Pattingham and Patshull
District: South Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1