COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver Denarius issued by the moneyer Tiberius Veturius (c.137BC), Mint of Rome. Mars and oath-taking scene. RRC 234/1 Found using a metal detector near a known Roman road.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Veturius, Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Mars, right, draped and helmeted; behind, denominational mark and inscription. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: X TI·VET
Reverse: Oath-taking scene - two warriors facing each other, one bearded and without armour, one beardless and in armour; each holds spear in left hand and with sword in right hand touches a pig held by a figure kneeling between them.
Reverse legend: ROMA
Dated: -137.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Caersws
District: Powys
County: Powys
Region: Wales
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-234.1