COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn 1st-century BC Roman Republican silver denarius serratus struck by the moneyer C Poblicius in Italy, Hercules reverse (80 BC; RRC 380/1)

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Publicius, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Bust draped and helmeted facing right, decorated with corn ears
Obverse legend: ROMA / F
Reverse: Hercules naked, standing left, strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet, club; on left, bow and arrow in quiver
Reverse legend: [C.] POBLICI . Q. [F]; (illegible) control mark letter to left
Dated: -80.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.31
Thickness (mm): 1.65
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Headbourne Worthy CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-380.1