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A Roman Republican silver Denarius of Julius Caeser, dating to the period 46-45BC (Reece period 1). Reverse: CAESAR, Gaulish captive and Gallia seated beneath trophy. Male Gaul tied up, female head in hands bent down, both seated. Mint: Spain. As RRC no. 468/2.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 46
Date to: Exactly AD 45
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.57 g
Diameter: 18.08 mm
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Other reference: WHM 2016-82
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Spain
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust of Venus left, draped, wearing diadem and with star in hair; on shoulder, Cupid; behind, sceptre; on left, lituus. Border of dots.
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in right hand and oblong shield and carnyx in left hand; on left, bearded captive kneeling with hands tied behind back; on right, seated female captive resting head in right hand; on right, in exergue, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse inscription: CAESAR
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Republican moneyer: Iulius Caesar, C.
RRC Identifier: RRC 468/2
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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