COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius by the moneyer Cn. Lentulus dating to 8BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type Victory in biga right. Obverse depicts helmeted Mars right facing. Inscriptions are completely illegible. See Crawford, Roman Republican Coinage, p356, c.f. 345/1. Mint of Rome

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars facing right, wearing Corinthian helmet.
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Victory in biga right.
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -88.0 to -88.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 16.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Priston
District: Bath and North East Somerset
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-345.1