COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman  Republican silver denarius of the moneyer Q. Cassius  Longinus;  Q.CASSIVS; Eagle on thunderbolt right; on left, lituus; on right,  jug;  Rome,  55 BC; Reece period 1. RRC  p. 452, no. 428/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cassius Longinus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Genius populi Romani right with sceptre over shoulder
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt right; on left, lituus; on right, jug
Reverse legend: Q.CASSIVS
Dated: -55.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.32
Diameter (mm): 19.2
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-428.3
Notes: 
This coin comes from a substantial issue with 126 obverse and 140 reverse dies.