COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius, probably of M. Calidius, dating to the period c.117-116 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory in Biga galloping right, M·CALI[D] below horses, in exergue [Q·MET CNFL MET and NF] ligated. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC no. 284/1a.



Diameter: 17.98 mm

Weight: 3.00 g

Die axis: 12

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Calidius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roman right
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: Victory in Biga galloping right, M·CALI[D] below horses, in exergue [Q·MET CNFL MET and NF] ligated
Reverse legend: M CALI[D] / [...]
Dated: -117.0 to -116.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 17.98
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Martin
District: New Forest
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-284.1a