COIN (ROMAN)

A fragment of a silver coin. The nature of the remaining piece suggests it may part of a Republican denarius. It measures 16.8mm in remaining diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.1g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: (possibly) Draped bust right.
Obverse legend: No lettering on flan.
Reverse: Point of arrow/spear.
Reverse legend: No lettering on flan.
Dated: -200.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 1.1
Diameter (mm): 16.8
Thickness (mm): 1.4
Completeness: Fragment
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Central Bedfordshire
County: Central Bedfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Hyde
Discovery method: Metal detector