COIN (ROMAN)
A complete struck/ hammered silver Republican denarius of Q.METEL.PIVS SCIPIO IMP, minted in Africa between 47 - 46 BC (diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 3.31g).  The coin is in a worn and poor condition.

Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage Volumes I & II, page 471; plate LIV; ref no 459/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter facing right.  Border of dots.
Obverse legend: Before: [Q.ME]TEL downwards; below: PIVS.
Reverse: Elephant facing right.  [border of dots].
Reverse legend: [Above: SCIPIO]; below: [I]M[P].
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.31
Diameter (mm): 17.5
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Lichfield
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-459.1