COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman republican silver denarius, probably of L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, struck circa 90BC. The obverse shows the laureate head of Apollo right. The reverse shows a horseman galloping left, carrying torch. The obverse appears to have been counterstamped.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Calpurnius Piso Frugi, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; counterstamp
Reverse: Horseman galloping right, carrying torch
Reverse legend: ?C[ ]
Dated: -90.0 to -90.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Dunston area
Discovery method: Metal detector