COIN (ROMAN)

A complete and worn Roman Republican silver denarius of Julius Caesar dating to the period 49 to 48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting elephant right trampling dragon. Travelling Mint.



RRC p. 461, no. 443/1.





Obverse: Pontifical emblems - culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex



Reverse: [...]; Elephant right trampling dragon



Diameter: 17.6mm. Weight: 3.24g. DA=12:3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Pontifical emblems – culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex
Reverse: Elephant right trampling dragon
Reverse legend: […]
Dated: -49.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.24
Diameter (mm): 17.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-443.1