COIN (ROMAN)
A silver coin of Roman Republican date. Denarius of Vibia (c. 48 BC). The coin has been struck off-centre and is slightly worn and corroded. It measures 19mm diameter by 1.6mm thick and weighs 3.47g.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Vibia right.
Obverse legend: [PANSA]
Reverse: Ceres walking right with two outsretched torches, plough before.
Reverse legend: C. VIBIVS C.F.C.N
Dated: -49.0 to -47.0
Weight (g): 3.47
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Ashwell
Discovery method: Metal detector