COIN (ROMAN)
A complete Roman silver Republican denarius of Q. Sicinius, dating to c.49 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: FORT P.R., Diademed head of Fortuna populi Romani right. Reverse: Q.SICINIVS III.VIR, Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 460, no. 440/1.

The coin has a crack beginning at roughly 12 o'clock on the obverse, and continuing to the chin of the bust.

Dimensions: diameter: 18.28mm,  thickness: 1.51mm,  weight: 3.51g
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sicinius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed bust of Fortuna populi romani right
Obverse legend: FOR[T] P R
Reverse: Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: Q.SICINIVS III.VIR
Dated: -49.0 to -49.0
Weight (g): 3.51
Diameter (mm): 18.28
Thickness (mm): 1.51
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Buriton
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-440.1