COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver republican denarius of the moneyer L. Marcius Philippus, dating to the period c.56 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: [ANCVS], Head of Ancius Marcus right, lituus behind. Reverse: PHILIPPVS [AQVA MAR], Aqueduct on which stands an equestrian statue, legend within arches of the aqueduct. Mint of Rome. As RRC 425/1



Diameter: 18.8 mm

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Weight: 3.4 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Marcius Philippus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Bust right, probable lituus behind head
Obverse legend: illegible
Reverse: Aqueduct on which stands and equestrian statue
Reverse legend: probably PHILIPPVS [ ]
Dated: -56.0 to -56.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Thickness (mm): 2.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Elford
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-425.1