COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Rubrius Dossenus, dating to 87 BC (Reece Period 1). Head of Juno right on the obverse and Triumpal Quadriga on the reverse. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 362, no. 348/2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Rubrius Dossenus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Juno right, wearing diadem and veil and with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse legend: [D]OS behind
Reverse: Triumphal quadriga right; above, Victory with wreath
Reverse legend: [L RVBRI] in exergue
Dated: -87.0 to -87.0
Weight (g): 2.74
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: West Crewkerne
District: South Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-348.2