COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius dating to the period 76BC (Reece Period 1).  L LVCRETI TRIO reverse type depicts a winged boy on a dolphin.  RRC p. 404, no 390/2.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Neptune right, with trident over shoulder; behind, control mark. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [XVI]
Reverse: Winged boy on dolphin speeding right . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [L·LVCRETI / TRIO]
Dated: -76.0 to -76.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bix and Assendon
District: South Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector