COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius of the Republic, struck by senator Vibius Pansa in 48BC.


Obverse shows a bearded mask of Pan facing right, with PANSA underneath. Reverse has a seated figure of Jupiter Axurus with a sceptre to right, inscription [IOVISAXVR]CVIBIUS.C.F.C.N . The reverse is struck off-centre, which is why part of the inscription is missing.


References from Wildwinds: Cr449/1b, Syd 948

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Vibius Pansa, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Mask of Pan, right
Obverse legend: PANSA
Reverse: Jupiter Axurus seated left
Reverse legend: [IOVISAXVR]CVIBIVS.C.F.CN
Dated: -48.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.65
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Gilmorton
District: Harborough
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector