COIN (ROMAN)

A silver hammered Roman Republican denarius of Q. Cassius Longinus, dating from 55 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse shows head of Libertas right; reverse shows Temple of Vesta.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Libertas right.
Obverse legend: [LIBERTAS Q.CASSIVS ]
Reverse: Temple of Vesta housing a curule chair, urn to left of temple and tablet, inscribed AC, to right of temple.
Dated: -55.0 to -55.0
Weight (g): 3.37
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hartley Wintney
District: Hart
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector