COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR (downwards) reverse type depicting Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. African mint. As RRC p. 471, no. 458/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem
Reverse: Aeneas holding Palladium advancing left carrying Anchises
Reverse legend: [CAESAR]
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 2.57
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: West Lindsey
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1
Notes: 
This coin comes from a large issue (obverse dies 390, reverse dies 433).