COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar (49-44 BC) of the moneyer L. Aemilius Buca, dating to c.44 BC (Reece Period 1). L. AEMILIVS BVCA reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding Victory and sceptre. Mint of Rome. As RRC no. 480/4.



Diameter: 18.7 mm

Thickness: 2.0 mm

Weight: 3.2 g



The die axis of this coin is 7 o'clock.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Aemilius Buca, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Wreathed head of Caesar right, behind crescent
Obverse legend: (P M) [...]SAR.IM
Reverse: Venus standing right holding spear on right and Victory on left.
Reverse legend: L.AE[...]
Dated: -44.0 to -44.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Elford
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-480.4