COIN (ROMAN)

One of eight silver denari found as a dispersed hoard, treasure case 2010-T465.



Obv. Bust of Venus, right L CENSORIN Rev. Venus in biga, right [.....] Moneyer, L CENSORIN(us) etc; Crawford no. 360, 1a; 82 BC

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Crepusius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Venus right, draped and wearing diadem and veil. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: L CENSORIN
Reverse: Venus in biga right, holding reins in right hand and goad and reins in left hand; above, control mark . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [II P·CREPVS]
Dated: -82.0 to -82.0
Weight (g): 1.4
Diameter (mm): 19.66
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Trafford
County: Trafford
Region: North West
Place known as: Warburton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-360.1a