COIN (ROMAN)

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of uncertain moneyer, possibly dating to the period c.140-130 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, uncertain legend or control mark behind head. Reverse: [R](OM?)[A] / [...], Quadriga right, wheel behind, uncertain figure riding. Probably mint of Rome. Cf. RRC p. 278, no. 248 for a similar obverse and reverse combination.



Diameter 18 mm, Weight 3.2 g

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: []//[]
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, uncertain legend or control mark behind head
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: Quadriga right, wheel behind, uncertain figure riding
Reverse legend: [R](OM?)[A] / [...]
Dated: -140.0 to -130.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Morley
District: Erewash
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector