COIN (ROMAN)

A republican denarius of the moneyer Lucius Marcius Censorinus dating to 82 BC. Head of Apollo on the obverse, possibly with a wreath behind. L CENSOR in the left of the field (satyr Marsyas standing left with wine skin on shoulder and column surmounted by draped female figure to right) reverse.

Reference: Cf RRC 363/1a

Date: Roman - 82 BC

Diameter: 17.12 mm

Weight: 3.42 g

Die axis: 2

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Marcius Censorinus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Apollo facing right, diademed. Possibly a wreath behind
Obverse legend: N/A
Reverse: Satyr Marsyas standing left, wineskin on his shoulder. Behind to the right is a column surmounted by a draped female figure. The legend is on the left of the field.
Reverse legend: L CENSOR
Dated: -82.0 to -82.0
Weight (g): 3.42
Diameter (mm): 17.12
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Dorset
County: Dorset
Region: South West
Place known as: Melcombe Horsey
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-363.1a