COIN (ROMAN)

White Metal possible coin. Material is either silver or lead. The only discernible feature is a set of four parallel lines of uneven length on one side of the coin. These might hint at a legionary denarius.



Cliff Reeves kindly examined this heavily cleaned object, opining that it may either be an early [Republican] Denarius, or possibly a forgery. The latter class might include recently manufactured 'coins'. Suggested date: Either Early Roman, circa 50 BC to AD 200, or possibly Modern, 2000-2010.



Diameter: 15.8mm, Weight: 1.87gms

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: White metal
Obverse: four parallel lines of uneven length on one side of coin (whether obverse or reverse is uncertain)
Dated: -50.0 to 200.0
Weight (g): 1.87
Diameter (mm): 15.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Swinhope
Discovery method: Metal detector