COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus of Aulus Postumius Albinus, dating to the period c.81 BC (Reece Period 1). A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALBIN reverse type depicting a togate figure standing left, raising right hand, between legionary eagle and fasces with axes. Mint of Rome. As RRC p. 389, no. 372/2.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Veiled head of Hispania right, legend vertical behind
Obverse legend: HISPA(N)
Reverse: Togate figure standing left, raising right hand, between legionary eagle and fasces with axes
Reverse legend: [A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALB]IN
Dated: -81.0 to -81.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Wigston Parva
District: Blaby
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector