COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius issued by C. Licinius L F Macer (c. 84 BC) dating to c. 84 BC (Reece Period 1). C LICINIVS L F / MACER reverse depicting Minerva in quadriga, right, holding shield and reins in left hand and spear in right hand.. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 370, no. 354/1.
Moneyer: Licinius Macer, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Apollo seen from behind, with head turned to left and with thunderbolt in right hand
Reverse: Minerva in quadriga, right, holding shield and reins in left hand and spear in right hand
Reverse legend: [C LI]CI[NIVS L F//MACER]
Dated: -84.0 to -84.0
Weight (g): 3.14
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-354.1