COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denari of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius (c. 130 BC - 63 BC) dating to 81 BC (Reece period 1) Reverse type depicting the jug and litus. Mint of Northern Italy. The flan on which the coin is struck coin measures 2.1 mm, this is perhaps thicker than regular examples. (RRC (1974:p.390) no. 374.2. 



The issue was produced by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, serving as a Sullan commander in the fight against Carrinas, Norbanus and Carbo. The reverse type may have a Sullan as well as a family significance (RRC 1974). 

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus Pius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Head of Pietas facing right, wearing diadem, before stork. Border of dots
Reverse: Jug and litus; in exergue, IMPER. Laurel wreath border.
Reverse legend: IMPER
Dated: -81.0 to -81.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Adforton
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-374.2