COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius issued by Julius Caesar and dating to the period 49 to 48 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse depicts elephant trampling dragon. Travelling mint. RRC 443/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and apex
Reverse: Elephant advancing right, trampling on a dragon
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.41
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Horley
District: Reigate and Banstead
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1