COIN (ROMAN)

A 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, legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.

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: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.19
Diameter (mm): 18.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Breamore
District: New Forest
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector