COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman Republican denarius of D. Silanus, dating to the year 91 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse depicting helmeted head of Roma right, with D to the left. Reverse Victory in quadriga, holding onto reigns with both hands, horses rearing, above is control mark XX. Mint of Rome. RRC Vol I p. 338, no 337/3 (Vol II Plate XLIII).



Diameter: 18 mm

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Weight: 3.4 g



Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage I & II' Cambridge University Press, 1974

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Silanus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma, facing right, D in left hand section. Border of dots.
Reverse: Victory in quadriga facing right, holding reigns in both hands, control mark XX above. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: D. SILANVS [L F] / ROM[A]
Dated: -91.0 to -91.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
District: South Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3