Record ID: NMS-D0B445
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR (downwards) reverse type depicting Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. African mint. As RRC p. 471, no. 458/1. The coin was discovered in the same location as a hoard of 21 silver coins found 1994 (14 coins) and 1995 (7 coins)[1]. The coin is of a Roman silver denomination known as the denarius (plural denarii). It was issued by Julius Caesar and minted in Africa in 47-6 BC (RRC[2] type 458/1). The coin satisfies the terms of the T…
Created on: Friday 12th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breckland', grid reference and parish protected.