COIN (ROMAN)

A silver republican denarius issued by Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse shows Head of Venus right, wearing diadem. Obverse has no legend. Reverse shows Aeneas left, carrying Anchises on left shoulder and palladium in right hand. Reverse legend reads CAESAR. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 3.39g, diameter is 18.29mm. African mint. See RRC p.471, no.458/1



Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem
Obverse legend: no legend
Reverse: Aeneas left, carrying Anchises on left shoulder and palladium in right hand
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.39
Diameter (mm): 18.29
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: South Cambridgeshire Area
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1
Notes: 
This is a find of note. This is a common coin with 390 obverse and 433 reverse dies.