COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn 1st-century BC Roman Republican silver denarius serratus struck by the moneyer C Poblicius and dating to 80 BC. Reverse shows Hercules strangling the Nemean lion. Italian mint. As RRC 380/1.

Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Mintmark: I - // [...]
Obverse: Bust draped and helmeted facing right, decorated with corn ears.
Obverse legend: ROMA / Ao
Reverse: Hercules naked, standing left, strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet, club; on left, bow and arrow in quiver; control mark letter I to left.
Reverse legend: [C. P]OBLICI . Q. F
Dated: -80.0 to -80.0
Weight (g): 3.19
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bullington
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector