COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican Denarius Serratus struck by Aulus Postumius Albinus dating to the period 81 BC (Reece Period 1). A POST A F S N ALBIN reverse type depicting togate figure standing left, extending right hand to legionary eagle before him, fasces with axe behind. Mint of Rome.



Sears, D. (200), p.128, no.297.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Female head of Hispania right
Obverse legend: HISPAN behind head
Reverse: Togate figure standing left, extending right hand to legionary eagle before him, fasces with axe behind
Reverse legend: A POST A F S N ALBIN
Dated: -81.0 to -81.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Acklam
District: Ryedale
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector