COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer M. Porcius Laeca, dating to 125 BC (Reece Period 1), Helmeted head of Roma / Libertas in quadriga. Mint of Rome.  RRC p. 293, no. 270/1.



Diameter: 17.9 mm

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Weight: 3.4 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Porcius Laeca, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helemeted head of Roma right, star before
Obverse legend: [L]AECA
Reverse: Libertas, being crowned by flying victory, holding pileus and riding right in quadriga
Reverse legend: M.PORC; in exergue, ROMA
Dated: -125.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Cauldwell
District: South Derbyshire
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-270.1