COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Republican denarius, probably of the moneyer 'SAFRA', dating to 150 BC. Mint of Rome.



M. Crawford, Roman Republican Coinage, p.251, cf.206/1



This coin comes from a large issue with 76 obverse and 95 reverse dies recorded.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Safra
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; to left, X
Reverse: Victory in biga (two horse chariot) right, holding whip and reins
Reverse legend: Probably (SAFRA) under horses; [ROMA] in exergue
Dated: -150.0 to -150.0
Weight (g): 3.08
Diameter (mm): 16.3
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Lanivet
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-206.1