COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius, probably of the moneyers C. Gargonius or M. Vergilius, dating to the period c.86 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Jupiter in a quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC p. 364, nos. 350A/1-2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Gargonius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Head of Apollo right wearing oak-wreath, below thunderbolt
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: -86.0 to -86.0
Weight (g): 3.16
Diameter (mm): 16.45
Thickness (mm): 1.53
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Cartington
District: Northumberland
County: Northumberland
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-350A.1