COIN (ROMAN)

A complete Roman silver coin: Republican denarius of the moneyer C Vibius Varus, Rome, 42BC. Reece period 1. RRC p. 508, no. 494/37. Dimensions: diameter: 17.59mm; weight: 3.16g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Vibius Varus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Hercules right, wearing laureate diadem.
Obverse legend: None.
Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding Victory and spear; on ground to her right, shield.
Reverse legend: [C.VIBVIS] VARVS
Dated: -42.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.16
Diameter (mm): 17.59
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Dover
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Hougham Without
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.37
Notes: 
This is quite a scarce coin, there only being around 30 obverse and 33 reverse dies recorded.