COIN (ROMAN)

A silver republian denarius of the moneyer L. Flaminius Cilo, struck in Rome between 109-108BC. The obverse depicts the helmeted goddess 'Roma', and includes a small 'x' beneath her chin, signifying that the coin was a relatively early form of the denarius coinage, as it is known that at this time (3-2nd century BC), the value equivalent of a denarius was about 10 asses, and so was stamped to represent this. The reverse shows the winged godess victory in biga (two horse chariot), a design that came into circulation in the early 2nd century BC.



David Sear notes that the design of Roma on oberse/Victory in biga on reverse was a specific design that was introduced in the early 150s BC, though the inscription below the image on the reverse is likely the name of L. Flaminius Cilo, who operated as moneyer for the mint only during the years 109-108BC.



Republican denarii were often found in circultation long after the republic fell and the Roman empire was founded, which can account for their presence in Britain.



Dimensions: weight 3.5g, diameter 18mm



References: Sear, D. R. 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values. Spink and Son, London

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Flaminius Chilo, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Roma right, X below chin, ROMA behind head
Reverse: Victory in biga right, L FLAM[INI] below horses
Dated: -109.0 to -108.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Cheshire East
County: Cheshire East
Region: North West
Place known as: Baddiley
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-302.1