COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer L. Procilius, dating to c. 80 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: S C, Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: L PROCILI F, Juno Sospita standing right with spear and shield, before, snake. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 396, no. 379/1.



The coin has two pieces missing at 11 o clock and 8 o clock on the obverse circumference, probably caused by agricultural machinery



Weight: 2.6 gms Diameter: 18.4 mm

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Procilius, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter right. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: S C behind
Reverse: Juno Sospita standing right, holding shield in left hand and hurling spear with right hand, before, snake. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: L·PROCILI / F
Dated: -80.0 to -80.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 18.4
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Adforton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-379.1