COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius, 45 BC. Very worn, with strange surface deposits and dark patina.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Papius Celsus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Triumphus, right, with trophy over shoulder
Obverse legend: TR[IV]M[PVS] below
Reverse: Wolf, right, placing stick on fire. In front there should be an eagle fanning the flames, but off-centre striking means that this is off the edge of the flan.
Reverse legend: CELSVS III[VIR] above
Dated: -45.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.28
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Mid Suffolk
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: KENTON
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-472.1