COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republic silver denarius of the moneyer A.PLAVTIVS AED.CVR. Mint of Rome, 55 BC (Reece Period 1). A.PLAVTIVS AED.CVR.S.C., Head of Cybele right / BACCHIVS, IVDAEVS, Camel and kneeling figure. RRC p. 454, no. 431. 3.18g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Plautius, A.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Cybele right
Obverse legend: A.PLAVTIVS AED.CVR
Reverse: Camel right; before, kneeling figure holding reins and olive branch
Reverse legend: BACCHIVS, IVDAEVS
Dated: -55.0 to -55.0
Weight (g): 3.18
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Mathern
District: Monmouthshire
County: Monmouthshire
Region: Wales
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-431.1