COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman coin; a Republican denarius of Q. Minucius Thermus, dating from 103 BC. Mint of Rome. Roman Republican Coinage, p. 324, no. 319/1.



Obv. No legend. Helmeted head of Mars left.

Rev. [Q] THERM [MF] in exergue. Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade.



There is a crescent shaped stamp on Mars' neck, possibly a counterstamp.



The coin is 19.8mm diameter, 1.6mm thick and 3.12g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Minucius Thermus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars left
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade
Reverse legend: [Q] THERM [MF] in exergue
Dated: -103.0 to -103.0
Weight (g): 3.12
Diameter (mm): 19.8
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Ludford
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-319.1