COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman possibly Republican denarius of an uncertain issuer dating to the period 217-27 BC (Reece Period 1). Uncertain reverse type depicting a seated figure left. Uncertain mint.



This coin has been 'hammered out' (pers. comm. Sam Moorhead 27/06/2014) and is now broadly triangular in shape.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Possible bust.
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Seated figure left.
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -217.0 to -27.0
Weight (g): 2.21
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: West Lindsey
Discovery method: Metal detector