COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius struck by D. Iunius Brutus Albinus, dating to the period c.48 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Two carnyces in saltire, above and oval shield, below a round shield; to right ALBINVS downwards; to left BRVTI.[F] upwards. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 466, no. 450/1a.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars facing right.
Reverse: Two carnyces in saltire, above and oval shield, below a round shield; to right ALBINVS downwards; to left BRVTI.[F] upwards
Reverse legend: BRVTI.[F] / ALBINVS
Dated: -48.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.31
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hayling East
District: Havant
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector