COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of the moneyer L Farsuleius Mensor dating to 75 BC (Reece period 1). The obverse depicts a bust of Libertas facing right and is inscribed MENSOR S C. The reverse depicts a warrior holding a spear, reining in a biga and assisting a togate figure and is inscribed L FARSVLEI. Mint of Rome. RRC p 406, no. 392/1b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Farsuleius Mensor, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: A bust of Libertas facing right
Obverse legend: MENSOR: S. C
Reverse: A warrior holding a spear and reining in a biga, assisting a togate figure
Reverse legend: L.FARSVLEI
Dated: -75.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.24
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Guildford
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Place known as: Flexford
Discovery method: Metal detector during controlled archaeological investigation
RRC reference: rrc-392.1b
Notes: 
This comes from a relatively small issue with 36 obverse and 40 reverse dies.



Identified by Dr Sam Moorhead