COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 46-45 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting a Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand, seated captives beneath, in exergue CAESAR. Mint of Spain. As RRC 468/1.



Struck for Julius Caesar during his third dictatorship, probably during his Spanish campaign of 46-45 BC. The coin is in very good condition. The obverse depicts Venus facing right, wearing a diadem with Cupid behind. The reverse depicts a trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand with a female​ captive to the left and a bearded captive on the right. CAESAR in exergue.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Head of Venus facing right wearing diadem with Cupid behind, within a border of dots.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Tropby with oval shield and carnyx in each hand. On the left a seated female captive resting head on right hand, on the right a bearded captive seated with hands tied behind back. Within a border of dots.
Reverse legend: CAESAR in exergue.
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 17.71
Thickness (mm): 2.02
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Albrighton
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.1