COIN (ROMAN)

A complete but worn silver Roman Republican denarius of Q. Cassius Longinus, c.55 BC. Obverse shows head of Libertas right; reverse shows Temple of Vesta. Possible worn bankers mark, in the form of hole and possible lettering, at nape of neck, on obverse.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Libertas right. Probable bankers mark at nape of neck with hole and possible lettering.
Obverse legend: LIBERTAS Q.CASSIVS
Reverse: Temple of Vesta housing a curule chair, urn to left of temple and tablet, inscribed AC, to right of temple.
Dated: 55.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.45
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Edwinstowe Area
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.