COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar 49-44 BC), minted in at travelling mint with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Struck slightly off-flan on both faces. RRC 443/1; Sear (1988) No. 353.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Elephant advancing right, trampling on serpent
Obverse legend: CAESAR
Reverse: Pontifical emblems: Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.76
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: West Hanney
District: Vale of White Horse
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1
Notes: 
This is the eighth example of this coin to be entered on the PAS Database.