COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn 1st-century BC Roman Republican silver denarius serratus struck by the moneyer C Poblicius in Italy, Hercules reverse (80 BC; RRC 380/1)

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Publicius, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Bust draped and helmeted facing right, decorated with corn ears
Obverse legend: ROMA (retrograde); (illegible) control mark letter above
Reverse: Hercules naked, standing left, strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet, club; on left, bow and arrow in quiver
Reverse legend: C. POBLICI . Q. F; (illegible) control mark letter to left
Dated: -80.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.58
Thickness (mm): 1.75
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Steventon CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-380.1