COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Q. Lutatius Cerco dating to the period c. 109-108 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: ROMA. Head of Roma, right, wearing helmet with plume on each side; denominational mark X behind. Border of dots. Reverse: Q·LV͡TATI Q. Ship, right; around, oak-wreath. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 315, no. 305/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Lutatius Cerco, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Head of Roma, right, wearing helmet with plume on each side. Border of dots; denominational mark [X] behind
Obverse legend: [ROMA]
Reverse: Ship, right; around, oak-wreath. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [Q·LV͡T]ATI/Q
Dated: -109.0 to -108.0
Weight (g): 2.87
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Hertsmere
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Shenley
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-305.1