COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman Republican denarius serratus of A. Postumius Albinus, minted in Rome in 81BC.  RRC 372/2
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Postumius Albinus, A.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Hispania facing right, wearing veil.
Obverse legend: HISPAN downwards (control mark on cheek).
Reverse: Togate figure with right hand raised, standing between legionary eagle and fasces with axe (this was the symbol of office of magistrates and represented the power to beat and to execute).
Reverse legend: (A. POST. A. F. S. N.) AL(ligated)BIN
Dated: -81.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.13
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wanborough
District: Guildford
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-372.2
Notes: The obverse type with the head of Hispania (Spain) and the reverse with a Roman figure (in toga) between a legionary eagle and fasces with axe, probably refer to the Spanish command of the Praetor L. Postumius Albinus in 180BC.  It was common for moneyers to celebrate/commemorate their ancestors on coins.