COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius serratus of the Republican period, struck by the moneyer Ti. Claudius Nero at Rome in 79 BC.  RRC p. 398, no. 383/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Claudius Nero, Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Diana right with bow and quiver over shoulder
Obverse legend: S.C
Reverse: Victory right in biga (two horse chariot) holding palm-branch and reins.  Below horses, contral mark: XX(I?)
Reverse legend: (TI.CLAVD.TI.F) or similar
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.92
Thickness (mm): 1.89
Completeness: Complete
Parish: East Kirkby
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-383.1
Notes: 
This coin comes from a substantial issue with 164 obverse and 182 reverse dies recorded.