COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius, possibly of the moneyer C. Vibius Pansa, dating to the period c.90 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Minerva(?) in a quadriga right, unclear legend in exergue. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC pp. 346-347, nos. 342/5a-b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Vibius Pansa, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right.
Obverse legend: [PANSA]
Reverse: Minerva(?) in a quadriga right, unclear legend in exergue
Reverse legend: [C.VIBIVS.C.F]
Dated: -90.0 to -90.0
Weight (g): 1.8
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Cheshire West and Chester
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Place known as: Bickley Hall Farm
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-342.5b