COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Silver Denarius of the Republic, struck by the Senator Vibius Pansa in c.48BC.



Obverse shows a bearded mask of Pan facing right with PANSA under.



Reverse shows the seated figure of Jupiter Axurus facing left and holding a sceptre on the right. [IOVIS] AXVR to the left. Inscription unreadable to the right.



The Denarius is 18.1mm in diameter and weighs 3.3g.



Ref: Roman Rebublican Coinage. Crawford 449/1b. Page 349. 

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Vibius Pansa Caetronianus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bearded mask of Pan facing right
Obverse legend: PANSA
Reverse: Seated figure of Jupiter Axurus facing left and holding a sceptre on the right.
Reverse legend: [IOVI]S AXVR
Dated: -48.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Good Easter
District: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector