COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican, Ti. Veturius, Denarius, 

Date 137 BC

Diameter 19mm

Obverse: Draped bust of Mars right wearing crested Corinthian helmet, X in left field

Obverse inscription: TI VET (ligate)

Reverse: Two warriors standing facing each other, vertical spear in left hand, sword in right hand pointed at sacrificial pig held by kneeling youth left

Reverse inscription: ROMA

Mint: Rome

Die axes: 12 o'clock

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Draped bust of Mars right wearing crested Corinthian helmet, X in left field
Obverse legend: TI VET (ligate)
Reverse: Two warriors standing facing each other, vertical spear in left hand, sword in right hand pointed at sacrificial pig held by kneeling youth left
Reverse legend: ROMA
Dated: -137.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Gloucestershire
County: South Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Place known as: Iron Acton
Discovery method: Metal detector