COIN (ROMAN)

A worn and incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius in the name Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on dragon(?), legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.



Measurements: 18.41mm in diameter, 1.73mm thick and 2.6g in weight.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Pontificial implements (culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex)
Reverse: Elephant right, trampling on dragon, legend in exergue
Reverse legend: [CAESA]R
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 18.41
Thickness (mm): 1.73
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Cooling
District: Medway
County: Medway
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1