COIN (ROMAN)

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Mussidius Longus, dating to the period c.42 BC. [L.M]VSSIDIVS[.LONGVS] reverse type depicting a cornucopiae on globe, rudder to left, caduceus and apex to right. Mint of Rome. As RRC 494/39a.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Mussidius Longus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Caesar right
Reverse: Cornucopiae on globe, rudder to left, caduceus and apex to right
Reverse legend: [L.M]VSSIDIVS[.LONGVS]
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Stockport
County: Stockport
Region: North West
Place known as: Marple
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.39a