COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Vibius Varus, dating to the c. 42 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting a mask on garlanded altar against which rests a thyrsus, on the right a panther springing left; in the exergue C. VIB[IVS VARVS]. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 508, no. 494/36.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Head of Liber right; border of dots.
Reverse: Mask on garlanded altar against which rests a thyrsus, on the right a panther springing left.
Reverse legend: C. VIB[IVS VARVS]
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.37
Diameter (mm): 18.14
Thickness (mm): 2.05
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Waveney
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: South Elmham
Discovery method: Metal detector