COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Memmius (brother of C. Memmius), dating to the period 109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: young male head facing right, wearing oak-wreath. Reverse: Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear; in exergue, L MEMMI. 



Mint of Rome.



As RRC, p. 315, no. 304.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Memmius, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse legend: Young male head facing right, wearing oak-wreath.
Reverse: Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear.
Reverse legend: L MEMMI.
Dated: -109.0 to -108.0
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 18.22
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Vernhams Dean
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-304.1