COIN (ROMAN)

Silver denarius serratus Roman Republican coin Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus, dating to 106 BC (Reece Period 1). Reverse depicts Jupiter in quadriga right brandishing thunderbolt, [LSCIP A]SIAG in exergue. There is apparently no control mark on the obverse. RRC, p. 319, p. 319, no. 311/(1c?); Sear vol I 188.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate bust of Jupiter left
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right brandishing thunderbolt
Reverse legend: [LSCIP A] SIAG in ex.
Dated: -106.0 to -106.0
Weight (g): 2.9
Diameter (mm): 18.88
Thickness (mm): 1.73
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Cheshire West and Chester
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Place known as: Little Leigh
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-311.1c