COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of Brutus with Casca Longus, struck at a mint moving with Brutus, 43-42 BC (Reece Period 1). Head of Neptune / Victory walking right. RRC p. 518, no. 507/2. This is a rare coin with fewer than 30 dies recorded.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Junius Brutus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Head of Neptune right, with trident below
Obverse legend: CA[SCA L]ON[GVS]
Reverse: Victory advancing right holding palm and diadem; below, broken sceptre
Reverse legend: IMP [BR] VTVS
Dated: -43.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 17.88
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Elmley Lovett
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-507.2