COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius of Q. Sicinius struck for Pompey, Travelling mint 49 BC. Obverse: Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani. Reverse: Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath. On either side, III - VIR and below, Q·SICINIVS.



RRC, p. 460, no. 440.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sicinius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani
Obverse legend: P.R FORT
Reverse: Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath
Reverse legend: Q·SICINIVS below; III – VIR on either side
Dated: -49.0 to -49.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: West Hill
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-440.1