COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver Republican denarius of L. Julius Bursio (moneyer), measuring 17-20mm and weighing 3.36g (51.8gn). The piece is worn with some recent scuff on the obverse.


Obverse: Laureate male head right with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune.

Reverse: Victory in quadriga right.

In exergue: L· IVLI· BVRSIO


Mint: Rome

Date: 85 BC

Reference: Crawford 352a

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Bursio, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate male head right with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune.
Obverse legend: L· IVLI· BVRSIO
Reverse: Victory in quadriga right.
Dated: -85.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.36
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: Salisbury
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-352.1a