COIN (ROMAN)
A damaged plated silver Roman Republican denarius issued by Cassius (Gaius Cassis Longinus) and dating to 42 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: diademed head of Libertas, right, [C CASSI IMP LIBERTAS]. Reverse: jug and lituus, LENTVLVS SPINT. As RRC 1444.

The coin has been holed and damaged, which may represent an attempt at piercing. This has revealed the copper alloy core to the coin.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed head of Libertas, right.
Obverse legend: [...]IMP[...]
Reverse: Jug and lituus.
Reverse legend: LENTVLVS SPINT
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Thickness (mm): 1.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wanborough
District: Swindon
County: Swindon
Discovery method: Metal detector