COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 47 BC - 46 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse depicting Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. African mint. RRC type 458/1. Counterstamped on obverse.



Diameter: 17.34mm; thickness: 2.46mm; weight: 3.4g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem. Pellet border. Counterstamped mark resembling '5'.
Obverse legend: No legend.
Reverse: Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. Pellet border. Legend in right field, vertical, from top to bottom.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 17.34
Thickness (mm): 2.46
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Cottered
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1