COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of the Roman Republic, moneyer L. Valerius Flaccus, 108-107 BC (Reece period 1). Mint of Rome. RRC 306/1; CRR 565; Sear 183.


Dimensions: 19.1mm diameter, 1.8mm thick. Weight: 3.51g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Valerius Flaccus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Winged and draped bust of Victory right, 'C-shaped' countermark near nose.
Obverse legend: 'XVI' monogram
Reverse: Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy, apex before, corn-ear behind.
Reverse legend: L. VALERI/(FLACCI)
Dated: -108.0 to -107.0
Weight (g): 3.51
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Huntingdonshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Kimbolton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-306.1