COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius of L. Valerius Acisculus, dating to 45 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Head of Apollo right, star above; Reverse: Helmeted human-headed owl right with spear and shield. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 484, no. 474/2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Valerius Acisculus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Apollo right; star above
Obverse legend: [ACISCVLVS]
Reverse: Helmeted human-headed owl right, carrying shield and spear
Reverse legend: [L.VALERIVS] in exergue or behind
Dated: -45.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Yapham
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-474.2a