COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius of Valerius Flaccus dating to c. 108-107 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: bust of Victory, right, draped; before, denominational mark X. Reverse: L VALERI FLACCI; Mars walking left holding spear with point downwards in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 316, no. 306/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Valerius Flaccus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Bust of Victory, right, draped; before, denominational mark X
Reverse: Mars walking left holding spear with point downwards in right hand and trophy over left shoulder
Reverse legend: [L VALERI / FLACCI]
Dated: -108.0 to -107.0
Weight (g): 2.9
Diameter (mm): 18.9
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Denbighshire
County: Denbighshire
Region: Wales
Place known as: Ruthin
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-306.1