COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of L. Marcius Phillipus, dating to 56 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Head of Ancus Marcius right, with lituus behind, below ANCVS. Reverse: Aqueduct, on which stands an equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; on left PHILIPPVS, downwards; within arches of aquaduct, AQVA(M). Rome mint. RRC no. 425.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Marcius Philippus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Ancus Marcius right, with lituus behind
Obverse legend: ANCVS
Reverse: Aqueduct, on which stands an equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower
Reverse legend: PHILIPPVS//AQVA(M)
Dated: -56.0 to -56.0
Weight (g): 3.33
Diameter (mm): 16.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Tidworth
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-425.1