COIN (ROMAN)
A complete struck/ hammered silver republican denarius of CN.BLASIO CN.F, minted in Rome between 112-111 BC (diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 3.55g).  The coin is in a slightly worn and fair condition.

Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage Volumes I & II', page 309 & plate XL, ref no 296/1a.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Blasio, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: None.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right (Corinthian helmet); above, *; before, [CN.BL]ASIO.CN.F; behind, caduceus.  Border of dots.
Obverse legend: See obverse description.
Reverse: Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva and holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand - Juno holds sceptre in right hand, Minerva holds sceptre in left hand and crowns Jupiter with right hand; in field, dot; below, ROMA.  Border of dots.
Reverse legend: See reverse description.
Dated: -112.0 to -111.0
Weight (g): 3.55
Diameter (mm): 19.5
Thickness (mm): 2.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wall
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector