COIN (ROMAN)

Roman republican silver denarius serratus, issued by Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Scaevola, 70BC (RRC403/1).20mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighing 3.5grams.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fufius Calenus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: conjoined bust of Honos, laureate, and Virtus, helmeted. HO behind RT in monogram.
Obverse legend: KALE[NI]
Reverse: Italia, right, holding cornucopia and clasping hands with Roma standing left holding spear with right foot on globe.
Caduceus above TAL (italia) in monogram left,  RO on right.
Reverse legend: CORDI
Dated: -70.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Parish: Lutterworth
District: Harborough
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-403.1