COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete Roman Republican silver denarius of C Vibius C F Pansa, dating to 90 BC (Reece Period 1), Mint of Rome. Obverse: PANSA, Laureate head of Apollo right. Reverse; C VIBIVS C F, Minerva riding right in quadriga. Syndenham no. 684; RRC p. 347, no. 342/5b. Around 30% of the coin is missing due to an old break, although otherwise it is relatively well preserved.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Vibius Pansa, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate bust of Apollo facing right
Obverse legend: PANSA
Reverse: Minerva riding right in quadriga
Reverse legend: C VIB[IVS] C F (in ex.)
Dated: -90.0 to -90.0
Weight (g): 3.02
Diameter (mm): 21.0
Thickness (mm): 1.2
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Near Sixhills
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-342.5b