COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman republican denarius of C Vibius CF CN Pansa Caetronianus, dating from 48 BC. The obverse depicts a mask of Pan facing right, with the legend PANSA below. The reverse depicts Jupiter Axurus seated left with the legend C. VIBIVS C.F.C.N behind and IOVIS AXVR before, though the latter part of the legend is illegible. The coin measures 16.49 mm in diameter and 2.12 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 grams.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Mask of Pan facing right
Obverse legend: PANSA below
Reverse: Jupiter Axurus seated left
Reverse legend: C VIBIVS CFCN behind IOVIS AXVR before
Dated: -48.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 16.49
Thickness (mm): 2.12
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Harlaston
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector