COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of C. Egnatius Maximus, dating to 75 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: MAXSVMVS, Bust of Libertas right. Reverse: C EGNATIVS CN F, CN N, Roma and Venus standing. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 405, no. 391/3. This coin is from a scarce issue with 30 obverse and 33 reverse dies recorded.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Egnatius Maximus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus
Obverse legend: [MA]XSVMVS
Reverse: Roma and Venus standing each holding a staff in right hand; Roma holds sword in left hand and places foot on wolf's head; Venus has Cupid about to alight on her shoulder; on either side, rudder standing on prow. Control mark on left not visible.
Reverse legend: C EGNATIVS CN F, CN N
Dated: -75.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 16.59
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Burton Pedwardine
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-391.3