COIN (ROMAN)

Early Roman silver republican denarius, issued by L. Junius Brutus, 54BC (Reece period 1)   (RRC 433/1)

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Junius Brutus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: right facing head of Libertas
Obverse legend: [LIBERTAS]coin struck off centre so not present
Reverse: An Accensus, L. Junius Brutus and two Lictors in Procession
Reverse legend: [BRVTVS] again not present due to striking
Dated: -54.0 to -54.0
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Frisby on the Wreake
District: Melton
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-433.1