COIN (ROMAN)

Roman coin: silver Republican denarius minted by  L. Scribonius Libo dating to the period 62 BC (Reece Period 1). BON EVENT / LIBO depicting enclosure around pit garlanded with laurel and decorated with two lyres reverse. RRC 416/1a. The coin is broken forming a 'V' but this is possibly recent damage.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Scribonius Libo, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Bonus Eventus in headband, right.
Obverse legend: [BO]N EVENT before, LIBO behind
Reverse: Enclosure around pit garlanded with laurel and decorated with two lyres, hammer at base.
Reverse legend: PVTEAL above, [SCRIBON below]
Dated: -62.0 to -62.0
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 18.79
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Elmley Lovett
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-416.1a