COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius issued by Cn. Papirius Carbo dating to 121 BC (Reece period 1). CARB reverse type depicting Jupiter in quadriga right. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 296, no. 279/1. Measures 19.68mm, weighs 3.59g, die axis 5.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Papirius Carbo, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted Roma right; behind X
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right holding reins and sceptre in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; below CARB; in exergue, ROMA
Dated: -121.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.59
Diameter (mm): 19.68
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Preston Candover
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-279.1