COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Lucius Farsuleius Mensor, dating to 75 BC (Reece Period 1), Bust of Libertas / Warrior and biga. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 406, no. 392/1b. This is a scarce coin with 36 obverse and 40 reverse dies recorded.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Farsuleius Mensor, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Libertas right, draped and wearing diadem
Obverse legend: [MENSOR] S.C
Reverse: Warrior holding spear and reining in biga going right with left hand; with right hand he assists togate figure into biga
Reverse legend: (L.FARSVLEI)
Dated: -75.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.49
Diameter (mm): 19.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: North Waltham
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-392.1b