COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Republican denarius of L. Farsuleius Mensor, dating to exactly 75 BC (Reece Period 1). Mint of Rome. Obverse: MENSOR, S C, Bust of Libertas right. Reverse: L FARSVLEI (in ex), Roma in biga holding spear assisting togate figure into biga, scorpion under horses' front hooves. RRC, p. 406, no. 392/1a. The coin demonstrates an even black colouration, although is fairly worn.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Farsuleius Mensor, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Libertas left, control mark and pileus behind
Obverse legend: S.C below chin; [MENS]OR before
Reverse: Roma holding spear and reigning in biga, helping togate figure into biga. Scorpion under horses' feet
Reverse legend: [L FARSVLEI] in exergue
Dated: -75.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Bradfield
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-392.1a
Notes: 
Found on a Metal Detectives Group rally near Bradfield, West Berkshire.