COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Plautius Plancus (c. 47 BC) dating to c. 47 BC (Reece Period 1). PLANCVS reverse depicting Victory, facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses. Mint of Rome. RRC 453/1.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Head of Medusa facing with snakes coiled to either side
Obverse legend: [L•PLAVTIVS]
Reverse: Victory, facing, holding palm-branch in left hand and leading four horses
Reverse legend: PLANCVS
Dated: -47.0 to -47.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Uttoxeter
District: East Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector