COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman repuiblican denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius dating to c. 81 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Head of Pietas right, wearing diadem; before, a stork standing right. Reverse: Q.C.M.P.I. Elephant standing left. RRC, p. 390, no. 374/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus Pius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Head of Pietas right, wearing diadem; before, a stork standing right
Reverse: Elephant standing left
Reverse legend: Q.C.M.P.I.
Dated: -81.0 to -81.0
Weight (g): 3.41
Diameter (mm): 16.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Tiverton
District: Cheshire West and Chester
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-374.1