COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer L. Julius Caesar struck at Rome, 103 BC. Obv. Head of Mars left; Rev. Venus in biga of cupids. RRC 320/1. Reece Period 1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars left; control mark .L(retrograde).
Countermark A at 5 o clock.
Obverse legend: [CAESAR]
Reverse: Venus in biga of Cupids left, holding sceptre and reigns; above, unclear control mark; below, lyre.
Reverse legend: (L.IVLI.L.F) in exergue
Dated: -103.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 17.11
Completeness: Complete
Parish: MOLLINGTON
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-320.1