COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius, probably of L. Procilius, dating to c. 80 BC (Reece Period 1). Reverse: illegible but probably Juno Sospita standing right with spear shield. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 396, no. 379/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Procilius, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate of Jupiter right
Obverse legend: (S C) behind head
Reverse: PossiblyJuno Sospita standing left with spear and shield
Reverse legend: (L PROCILI F)
Dated: -80.0 to -80.0
Weight (g): 2.65
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Clawson, Hose and Harby
District: Melton
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-379.1