COIN (ROMAN)
A complete silver republican denarius, issued by L. Valerius Flaccus, Cos 100, in 108 to 107 BC (Reece Period 1). L VALERI/FLACCI, reverse depicts Mars walking left, holding spear with point downwards. Mint of Rome.

Diameter: 19.62mm, Weight: 3.3g

RRC 306/1 

The figure of Mars and the apex on the reverse together recall the fact that the moneyer's father, Cos. 131, held the office of Flamen Martialis (an office probably held at the time of this issue by the Albinus of Cicero, Brutus 135, but later to be held by the Consul of 100). 
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Victory right, draped. Before X, border of dots
Reverse: Mars walking left, holding spear with point downwards in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. Before, apex, behind corn-ear; Border of dots
Reverse legend: L VALERI/[FLACCI]
Dated: -108.0 to -107.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 19.62
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Shillington
District: Central Bedfordshire
County: Central Bedfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector