COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman 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.



Measures 17.7mm in diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 2.87g. 

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right, cupid on shoulder.
Obverse legend: No legend.
Reverse: Gallia and a Gaulish captive seated beneath trophy.
Reverse legend: [C]A[E]SAR in ex.
Dated: -46.0 to -45.0
Weight (g): 2.87
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Thickness (mm): 1.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Clothall
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-468.1