COIN (ROMAN)
A complete struck/ hammered silver Roman republican denarius, minted by Lucius Papius Celsus in Rome in 45 BC (diameter: 18mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 3.26g).  This coin refers for the most part to the victory and triumph of Caesar in the year before the issue of this coinage.  The coin is worn but in a fair condition with most of the detail still visible.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita facing right, with border of dots.
Obverse legend: No inscription.
Reverse: Wolf facing right placing a stick on the fire.  On the right, an eagle fans the flames.
  
Reverse legend: In exergue below: L. PAPIVS; above: [   ]LSVS.III.VIR.
Dated: -45.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.26
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Uttoxeter Rural
District: East Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector