COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR (downwards) reverse type depicting Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. African mint. As RRC p. 471, no. 458/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus facing right
Reverse: Aeneas advancing left holding palladium and carrying Anchises on left shoulder.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.06
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Kirby Bellars
District: Melton
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1