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.

Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Roma facing right
Reverse: The Dioscuri advancing right
Dated: -194.0 to -122.0
Weight (g): 3.08
Diameter (mm): 18.75
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Aspenden
District: East Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector