COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver Republican denarius of Mn Aemilius Lepidus dating to 114-113 BC (Reece period 1). MN AEMILIO reverse type depicting an equestrian statue with horseman holding spear on a three arched pedestal. L/E/P between arches. Mint of Rome. RRC 291/1.

Diameter 18mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 3.6g.

Similar examples at SUSS-5070F4, LEIC-98B965 and BH-6C5762.
Moneyer: Aemilius Lepidus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate draped bust of Roma right, star behind
Obverse legend: ROMA (MA ligate)
Reverse: Equestrian statue on three arched pedestal with horseman holding spear. L/E/P between arches.
Reverse legend: [MN•AE-M-I]LIO•
Dated: -114.0 to -113.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Dover
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Sandwich
Discovery method: Metal detector