COIN (ROMAN)

A worn and incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius, probably of the moneyer C. Egnatius Maximus, dating to the period c.75 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Distyle temple, two figures within, below [C.EGNATIVS.CN.F], on right [CN.N], control mark on left. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 405, no. 391/2.

Moneyer: Egnatius Maximus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bust of cupid right
Obverse legend: [MAXSVMVS]
Reverse: Distyle temple, two figures within, below [C.EGNATIVS.CN.F], on right [CN.N], control mark on left
Reverse legend: [C.EGNATIVS.CN.F] below, on right [CN.N]
Dated: -75.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 2.49
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: St. Levan
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-391.2