COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican Denarius minted by C.Postumius (74 BC), reverse: Hound running right, hunting spear below. Measures 17-18mm, weighs 3.55g, die axis 6, very worn.


Obverse: Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder

Reverse: Hound running right, hunting spear below

In exergue: [C POS]TVMI


Date: 74 BC


Reference: Crawford 394

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Postumius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Diana right, draped, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Border of dots.
Reverse: Hound running right; below, spear. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: C·POSTVMI / AT
Dated: -74.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.55
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: Cricklade
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-394.1a