COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius dating to the period to 190 to 122 BC (Reece Period 1). The reverse depicts the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux advancing right. Mint of Rome. It has not been possible to identify this denarius with more accuracy as the reverse type is particularly long-lived.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, possibly with X behind head
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right (two horsemen galloping right), inscription in linear border below.
Reverse legend: [R]OMA
Dated: -190.0 to -122.0
Weight (g): 1.57
Diameter (mm): 15.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Redbourn
District: St. Albans
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector