COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 46-45 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting a Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand, seated captives beneath, in exergue CAESAR. Mint of Spain. As RRC 468/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Head of Venus right, behind cupid
Reverse: Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand, seated captives beneath, in exergue CAESAR
Reverse legend: CAESAR
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 3.59
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Leckhampstead
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.1