COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of L. Saufeius Mint of Rome, 152 BC, RRC p. 248, no. 204/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Saufeius, L.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: helmeted bust of Roma
Obverse legend: X
Reverse: Victory in biga (two horse chariot) right
Reverse legend: L.SAVF (ROMA) in Ex.
Dated: -152.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.15
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Parish: Measham
District: North West Leicestershire
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-204.1
Notes: 
This is one of the earlier Roman Republican denarii found in Britain.  It is from quite a large issue, there being 117 obverse dies and 146 reverse dies recorded.