COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius of Julius Caesar dating to the period 47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. Mint of Africa.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right
Reverse: Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder
Reverse legend: CAESAR (vertically)
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: South Ferriby
District: North Lincolnshire
County: North Lincolnshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-458.1