COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of an anonymous moneyer, struck at Rome, 115-114 BC (Reece Period 1).  The obverse shows the helmeted hear of Roma, the reverse Roma seated with weapons, the wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, and a bird.  RRC p. 302, no. 287/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Anonymous
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Roma, right wearing a Corinithian helmet.
Obverse legend: ROMA
Reverse: Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear.  At feet, helmet. To right, wolf and twins.  Either side, bird flying.
Reverse legend: No legend.
Dated: -115.0 to -114.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 20.12
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Elmley Lovett
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-287.1