COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Republican denarius of the moneyer L Scribonius Libo, dating to 62 BC, (Reece Period 1), Head of Bonus Eventus / Puteal Scribonianum. Puteal Scribonianum, hammer at base of puteal. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 415, cf. 416/1a



Obverse description: Head of Bonus Eventus

Obverse inscription: BON E[VENT LIBO]

Reverse description: Well-head ornamented with garland and two lyres, probably a hammer at base.

Reverse inscription: [P]VTEAL / [S]CRIBON



Diameter: 18.11 mm; Thickness: 1.70 mm; Weight: 3.61g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Scribonius Libo, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Bonus Eventus
Obverse legend: BON E[VENT LIBO]
Reverse: Well-head ornamented with garland and two lyres, probably a hammer at base.
Reverse legend: [P]VTEAL / [S]CRIBON
Dated: -62.0 to -62.0
Weight (g): 3.61
Diameter (mm): 18.11
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Skendleby
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector