COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Rome, 56 BC (Reece Period 1).

Obv. S.C; Bust of Venus right, laureate and wearing diadem, behind, sceptre

Rev. Monogram of FAVSTVS in exergue; Three trophies; on left jug; on right lituus.
RRC p. 449, no. 426/3

The coin has been pierced. This is from a scarce issue with 30 obverse and 33 reverse dies recorded.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Sulla, Faustus
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Venus right, laureate and wearing diadem, behind, sceptre
Reverse: Monogram of FAVSTVS in exergue; Three trophies; on left jug; on right lituus.
Dated: -56.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.16
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Burton on the Wolds
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-426.3
Notes: 
The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.