COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius attibutable to the moneyer P. Licinius M.F Crassus and dating to 55 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: laureate and diademed head of Venus, right, SC behind. Reverse: female figure standing with spear, leading horse, with a shield and cuirass at her feet, (P CRASSVS) MF. Mint of Rome. As RRC 430/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Licinius Crassus, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate and diademed head of Venus, right.
Obverse legend: SC
Reverse: Female figure standing with spear, leading horse, with a shield and cuirass at her feet.
Reverse legend: (P CRASSVS) MF
Dated: -55.0 to -55.0
Weight (g): 3.52
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Crondall
District: Hart
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-430.1