COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of A Plautius, struck at Rome in 55 BC (Reece Period 1) showing the head of Cybele and a figure kneeling before a camel. RRC p. 454, no. 431/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Plautius, A.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Cybele right
Obverse legend: A. PLAVT[IVS]; AED.[CVR. S.C]
Reverse: Figure kneeling before camel which stand right
Reverse legend: [BACCHIVS; IVDAEVS]
Dated: -55.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Chiltern
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Chesham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-431.1