COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on a dragon, the 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
Mintmark: -//-
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): 3.54
Diameter (mm): 17.68
Thickness (mm): 2.03
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Place known as: JHFLR
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1