COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete struck / hammered silver denarius, issued by republican moneyer Q. Voconius Vitulus, after 40 BC (Reece Period 1). Q. VOCONIVS VITVLVS reverse type depicting a calf standing left. the obverse shows the head of Julius Caesar. Mint of Rome.  RRC p. 530, no. 526/2. This scarce coin has around 30 obverse and 33 reverse dies recorded.


Diameter: 19.99 mm

Thickness: 1.68 mm

Weight: 2.8 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Voconius Vitulus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Julius Caesar right, lituus behind
Obverse legend: D[IVI.IVLI]
Reverse: calf standing left
Reverse legend: VOCO[NIVS] VITV[LVS]
Dated: -40.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 19.99
Thickness (mm): 1.68
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Stratford-on-Avon
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Warwick Area
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-526.2