COIN (ROMAN)

One of eight silver denari found in a dispersed hoard, treasure case 2010-T465.



Obv. Camel, right M SCAVR



Rev. Jupiter in quadriga, left, THESA AED...



Moneyer, M SCAVR etc; Crawford no. 422, 1b; 58 BC

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Aemilius Scaurus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Camel right; kneeling figure before holding reins in left hand and olive branch tied with fillet in right; EX behind, S.C. behind; dot border.
Obverse legend: M.SCAVR REX ARETAS
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga left; holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; scorpion below horses; line border.
Reverse legend: HVPSAEVS.AED.CVR C.HVPSAE.COS.PREVIR CAPTV
Dated: -58.0 to -58.0
Weight (g): 1.9
Diameter (mm): 19.2
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Trafford
County: Trafford
Region: North West
Place known as: Warburton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-422.1b