COIN (ROMAN)
Silver Roman Republican denarius, possibly an Anonymous issue, c. 189-156 BC

Mint of Rome

Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; to left, X

Rev. ?[ROMA] in exergue; Luna or Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right

RRC pp. 214 & 244, c.f. nos. 140/1 & 197/1a-b

Finders ref- 5




Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Anonymous
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; to left, X
Reverse: Luna or Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right
Reverse legend: ?[ROMA] in exergue
Dated: -189.0 to -156.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 16.07
Thickness (mm): 1.67
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Weaverthorpe
District: Ryedale
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-140.1
Notes: These two anonymous issues are dated 189-180 BC and 157-6 BC by Crawford.