COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius dating from the 2nd Century BC, possibly a similar type to LANCUM-70F791 which is Roman Republican denarius of Furia Purpureo dating from 169-157BC. Rome mint.





Obv: head of Roma right in winged helmet, [X behind]



Rev: [Luna in a biga right, crescent above head, murex shell above, PVR below, ROMA in a linear frame in ex.]



Ref: SRCV I 75, Crawford 187/1, Sydenham 424, RSC I Furia 13



Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: (Furius) Purpurio
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: head of Roma right in winged helmet, [X behind]
Reverse: [Luna in a biga right, crescent above head, murex shell above, PVR below, ROMA in a linear frame in ex.]
Dated: -169.0 to -157.0
Weight (g): 1.7
Diameter (mm): 15.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Place known as: Rickerby
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-187.1