COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver plated denarius struck by Iunius Brutus Albinus in Rome, 48 BC (Reece period 1). The reverse depicts two hands clasped around a caduceus with the legend ALBINVS·BRVTI·F

The coin is worn with a large hole punched through centre exposing the copper alloy core. This is a contemporary plated forgery.

Reference: Crawford 450/2

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Brutus Albinus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Pietas right, PIETA[S] downwards behind head
Reverse: Two hands clasped around caduceus
Reverse legend: ALBINVS·BRVTI·F
Dated: -48.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.27
Diameter (mm): 17.99
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Winchester
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-450.2