COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius dating to the period 76BC (Reece Period 1). L LVCRETI TRIO reverse type depicting a winged boy on a dolphin. RRC p. 404, no 390/2.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Neptune right, with trident over shoulder; behind, control mark. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [XVI]
Reverse: Winged boy on dolphin speeding right . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: L·LVCRETI / TRIO
Dated: -76.0 to -76.0
Weight (g): 3.47
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Whitchurch
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
For another example of this coin found in SE England see SUR-7F4724.