COIN (ROMAN)

Silver republican Denarius of moneyer Q Caecilius Metellus Pius, struck 81 BC at a mint in North Italy

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus Pius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Head of Pietas facing right wearing diadem crown, before storck. Obverse contained within a much worn border of dots
Reverse: Jug and lituus within laurel wreath border. in exergue IMPER
Reverse legend: IMPER
Dated: -81.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Berrington
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-374.1