COIN (ROMAN)
A silver denarius of the Roman Republic. Issue of the moneyer L. Furius Brocchus, mint of Rome, 63 BC.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate bust of Ceres right, ear of corn to the left, barley grain to the right. 
Obverse legend: III VIR / BROCCH[I]
Reverse: Curule chair between fasces
Reverse legend: L.FVRI / CN.F
Dated: -63.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.44
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Isleham
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: This coin comes from quite a substantial issue with 110 obverse dies and 122 reverse dies.  The curule chair was used by Roman magistrates (e.g. Consuls) and the fasces consisted of rods and an axe bound together representing the Consul's power to punish and execute.