COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver denarius of the moneyer L Scribonius Libo, dating to 62 BC, (Reece Period 1), Head of Bonus Eventus / Puteal Scribonianum.  Probably a hammer at base of puteal.  Mint of Rome.  RRC, p. 415, cf. 416/1a

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Scribonius Libo, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Bonus Eventus
Obverse legend: BON EVENT [LIBO]
Reverse: Well-head ornamented with garland and two lyres, probably a hammer at base.
Reverse legend: [PVTEAL] / SCRIBON
Dated: -62.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 20.12
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Aldbrough
District: Richmondshire
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-416.1a