COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of L. Marcius Phillipus, dating to 56 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Head of Ancus Marcius right, with lituus behind, below [ANCVS]. Reverse: Aqueduct, on which stands an equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; on left PHILIPPVS, downwards; within arches of aquaduct, AQVAM. Rome mint. As RRC no. 425.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Ancus Marcius right; littus to left.
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: Equestrian statue right on aqueduct.
Reverse legend: PHILIPPVS / AQVAM
Dated: -29.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 3.04
Diameter (mm): 20.4
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Chesham
District: Chiltern
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector