COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Roman Republican denarius serratus, dating to the period 118BC (Reece period 1). This coin is of a type minted in Narbo. Damage to the obverse legend means the full set of moneyers is not known, but would have included: L Licinius Crassus and Cn, Domitius Ahenobarbus. 



Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right.



Reverse: Naked warrior in biga right holding shield, carnyx and reins in left hand, hurling spear with right hand.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Gallic mint
Weight (g): 3.22
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.53
Completeness: Complete
Discovery method: Metal detector