Record ID: BERK-EB2D7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Sextus Pompey (42-40 BC) dating to 42-40 BC (Reece Period 1). CLAS ET OR AE, MAR IT EX S C (in exergue) reverse type depicting Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in right hand and cloak over left arm, placing foot on prow; on either side, one of the Catanaean brothers, bearing his father on his shoulders. Mint in Sicily. Dimensions - diameter = 19.36mm, thickness = 2.02mm, weight = 3.3gm. RRC p. 520, no. 511/3a. Reece Period 1. Crawford 511/3a. Uncertain mint in Sicily, 43-36 BC.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Welford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-2DBEE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of anonymous issue minted in Sicily between 211-210 BC. The obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma while the reverse depicts two galloping dioscuri with spears on the reverse. The wear on this coin suggests it was in circulation for a long time. Crawford 72/3.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
Spatial data recorded.