COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete 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 facing right, trampling dragon.
Obverse legend: [CAE]SAR (in ex.)
Reverse: Pontifical emblems - culullus, aspergillium, axe and apex. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: No inscription
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 2.44
Diameter (mm): 17.5
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Weston under Penyard
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1