COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican Denarius of Julius Caeser, dating to the period c,46-45BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting Gaulish captive and Gallia seated beneath trophy. Male Gaul tied up, female head in hands bent down, both seated. Mint: of Spain. As RRC no. 468/2

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Head of Venus left, wearing diadem and with star in hair; on shoulder, Cupid; behind, sceptre; on left, lituus.
Obverse legend: CAESAR
Reverse: Two captives seated at base of trophy
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 3.27
Parish: Gressenhall
District: Breckland
County: Norfolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.2