COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer L. Iulius Bursio, struck at Rome in 85 BC, Male head / Victory in quadriga. RRC p. 352, cf. no. 352/1c. There does appear to be an unclear control mark above the horses. Die axis: 7-8 o'clock (approximate)

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Bursio, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Male head right, with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune
Obverse legend: -
Reverse: Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and wreath; probably  a control mark above horses
Reverse legend: L.IVLI.BVRSIO
Dated: -85.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Funtington
District: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-352.1c