COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of the Republican period. This coin was struck under P. Sulpicius Galba, in 69BC. Ref: 'Roman coins and their values', Vol. 1, p. 137, no. 345. The coin's surfaces are very worn. It measures 16.9mm in diameter, 2.1mm thick and weighs 3.32g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sulpicius Galba, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Veiled head of Vesta right, (SC) behind.
Obverse legend: 'N' added in front of face (probably).
Reverse: Knife, simpulum and axe (emblems of the pontificate).
Reverse legend: [A]E-CVR//[P GALB]
Dated: -69.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.32
Diameter (mm): 16.9
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Widford
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-406.1