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 dragon(?), legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Priestly implements within a border of dots.
Reverse: Elephant, trampling a dragon, right; CAESAR (in exergue)
Reverse legend: CAESAR (in exergue)
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.32
Diameter (mm): 17.5
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Wentnor
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1