COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius in the name Julius Caesar dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1. 

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Pontificial implements (culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex).
Reverse: Elephant right, trampling on dragon, legend in exergue.
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.43
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Penton Mewsey
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector