COIN (ROMAN)

Silver plated contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius of the moneyers Q Sicinius and C Copnoius who were travelling with Pompey, dating to 49BC (Reece Period 1). Head of Apollo / lionskin hanging from club. RRC p. 461, cf. 444/1a.



The coin is heavily eroded and pitted with a copper alloy core evident through the erosion.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sicinius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Moving with Republican issuer
Obverse: Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; below, star
Obverse legend: Q.SICINIVS, IIIVIR
Reverse: Club upright, on which hangs a lion's skin; on left, arrow; on right, bow
Reverse legend: C.COPONIVS, PR.S.C
Dated: -49.0 to 149.0
Weight (g): 2.92
Diameter (mm): 18.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wantage
District: Vale of White Horse
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-444.1a