COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman Republican silver denarius dating 102 BC (Reece Period 1). Moneyer: C. Fabius. See RRC 332/1b for a comparable example.

Obverse description: Bust of Cybele facing right, wearing turreted crown and veil. Border of pellets.

Obverse inscription: [E]X . A . PV.

Reverse description: Victory in biga riding right, holding reins in left hand and goad in right. Letter 'A' below horses.

Reverse inscription: [C .] [FABI .] [C .] [F].

Diameter: 17.49mm. Thickness: 1.57mm. Weight: 2.67g. Die axis: 9.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fabius, C
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Cybele facing right, wearing turreted crown and veil. Border of pellets.
Obverse legend: [E]X . A . PV.
Reverse: Victory in biga riding right, holding reins in left hand and goad in right. Letter 'A' below horses. All within border of pellets.
Reverse legend: [C .] [FABI .] [C .] [F].
Dated: -102.0 to -102.0
Weight (g): 2.67
Diameter (mm): 17.49
Thickness (mm): 1.57
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Worfield
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-322.1b