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. Worn condition, reverse less worn than obverse.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem, border of dots.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Wall
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1