COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on dragon(?), legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.
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): 3.43
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Ropley
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1