COIN (ROMAN)

A pierced mid 1st-century BC silver Roman denarius of the moneyer L Livineius Regulus, dating to year 42 BC (Reece period 1). REGVLVS/L·LIVINEIVS reverse depicting a Modius; on either side, corn-ear. Mint of Rome. RRC 494/29.



A large piercing is located towards the circumference at 9 o'clock on the obverse, 1 o'clock on the reverse.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Livineius Regulus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of L. Regulus (Praetor) facing right. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Modius; on either side, corn-ear; above, inscription; in exergue, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: L·LIVINEIVS/REGVLVS
Dated: -42.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.98
Diameter (mm): 20.05
Thickness (mm): 1.65
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Owslebury
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.24
Notes: 
The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.