COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer M. Porcius Laeca, dating to the period c.125 BC (Reece Period 1). M.P[ORC]/[R]OM[A] reverse type depicting Libertas, crowned by flying Victory, in quadriga, right, holding reins and rod in left hand and pileus in right hand. Mint of Rome. As RRC no. 270/1



Diameter: 18 mm

Thickness: 1 mm

Weight: 3.29 g



NB: Initially recorded from photographs submitted by finder during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Measurements and weights supplied by finder. Not seen in person by FLO.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Porcius Laeca, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, crossed X below chin
Obverse legend: [LAECA]
Reverse: Libertas, crowned by flying Victory, in quadriga, right, holding reins and rod in left hand and pileus in right hand
Reverse legend: M.P[ORC]/[R]OM[A]
Dated: -125.0 to -125.0
Weight (g): 3.29
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Craven Arms
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-270.1