COIN (ROMAN)
A plated copy of a silver Republican denarius, possibly of Q. Antoninus Balbus, dating to the period c. 83 - 82 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse shows laureate head, probably Jupiter, right. There is a patch on the head where the plating is missing, revealing corroded base metal. The reverse has much corrosion but appears to show Victory in quadriga, right. The 'S' control mark described on regular examples of this coin is missing.

Diameter 17 mm, thickness 1.5 mm and weight 3.1 g.

A regular, silver, version of such a coin is described in record LEIC-7842F1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius Balbus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Head of Jupiter, right
Reverse: Victory in quadrigga, right
Dated: -83.0 to -82.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Osmaston
District: Derbyshire Dales
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector