COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of the Roman Republic, dating to 148 BC (Reece period 1). Issued by Q. Marcius Libo, minted in Rome. RRC 215/1. A potential variant, with a line border on the obverse.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Marcius Libo, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: //ROMA
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; X below chin, [L]IBO counter-clockwise behind
Obverse legend: [L]IBO - X
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right (two horsemen galloping right), inscription in Linear border below. [Q . M]ARC below horses, ROMA within border.
Reverse legend: [Q. M]ARC
Dated: -148.0 to -148.0
Weight (g): 2.81
Diameter (mm): 19.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Devon
County: Devon
Region: South West
Place known as: Colyton CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-215.1