COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of the Roman republic, moneyer Q Caecilius Metellus, 117-116 BC.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: bust right
Obverse legend: CNCO
Reverse: circle with beaded border
Reverse legend: Q F M METELLVS
Dated: -117.0 to -116.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 16.85
Thickness (mm): 2.24
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Revesby
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector