Record ID: HESH-9DE919
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denari of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius (c. 130 BC - 63 BC) dating to 81 BC (Reece period 1) Reverse type depicting the jug and litus. Mint of Northern Italy. The flan on which the coin is struck coin measures 2.1 mm, this is perhaps thicker than regular examples. (RRC (1974:p.390) no. 374.2. The issue was produced by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, serving as a Sullan commander in the fight against Carrinas, Norbanus and Carbo. The reverse type may have a Sullan as well as a family significance (RRC 1974).
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-E5DEE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Octavian dating to the period c. 32 BC to 27 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting a shield with the sidus Iulium at centre, lying on a crossed spear and sword. Mint of Rome. RIC 1 (rev.ed.), p.61, no. 274.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AD86F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver republican Denarius of moneyer Q Caecilius Metellus Pius, struck 81 BC at a mint in North Italy
Created on: Friday 30th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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