COIN (ROMAN)

A worn Roman silver Republican denarius of M. Calidus, Cn. Fulvius and Q. Caecilius Metellus, dating to 117-116 BC (Reece Period 1). M CALID reverse type depicting Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 284/1a.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Calidius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma right
Obverse legend: Unclear
Reverse: Luna in biga right with horses galloping
Reverse legend: [...]LID
Dated: -117.0 to -116.0
Weight (g): 3.53
Diameter (mm): 19.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Aldbourne
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-284.1a