COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Roman Republican denarius struck for Julius Caesar and dating to 49-48 BC (Reece Period 1). Travelling mint with Caesar. Obverse: Priestly implements. Reverse: CAESAR, Elephant trampling dragon / snake.. RRC p. 461, no. 443/1. The coin is preserved in very good condition, with the reverse particularly well-struck.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Priestly implements
Obverse legend: -
Reverse: Elephant walking right, trampling snake / dragon
Reverse legend: CAESAR (in exergue)
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.48
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Near Walesby
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1