COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius issued by C. Vibius Varus dating to the period of 42BC (Reece Period 1). Reverse type depicting a panther springing left to a garlanded altar surmounted by a mask with a thyrsus behind.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Liber facing right with an ivy wreath
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: A panther springing left to a garlanded altar surmounted by a mask, with a thyrsus behind.
Reverse legend: C. VIBIVS VARVS
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.28
Diameter (mm): 18.58
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hoggeston
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector