COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius, 148 BC.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sempronius Pitio, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: PITIO X
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border.
Reverse legend: L·SEMP
Dated: -148.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.8
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Dover
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Worth
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-216.1
Notes: 
Holman writes: 'The coin is in good condition and appears likely to be an early loss. Certainly, the condition appears to suggest that it was not in circulation at the time of the conquest. Possibly a pre-conquest temple offering ?'