COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius of Julius Caesar dating to the period c. 46-45 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, Cupid. Border of dots. Reverse: CAESAR. Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, seated female captive resting head in right hand; on right, bearded captive seated with hands tied behind back. Spanish mint. RRC, p. 479, no. 468/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, Cupid. Border of dots.
Reverse: Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, seated female captive resting head in right hand; on right, bearded captive seated with hands tied behind back.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 3.26
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Powys
County: Powys
Region: Wales
Place known as: Old Radnor
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.1