COIN (ROMAN)

Roman republican silver denarius, struck by L Papius Celsus IIIVir, at Rome in 45 BC. Obverse illegible / wolf. In very poor condition. RRC 472

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Papius Celsus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Worn away.
Obverse legend: None visible.
Reverse: She wolf moving right, [placing stick on fire.  To right, eagle.]
Reverse legend: (L.PAPIVS; CELSVS.III.VIR)
Dated: -45.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.0
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Frisby on the Wreake
District: Melton
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-472.1