COIN (ROMAN)

Early Roman Republican denarius dating from c. 127BC, minted by Gaius Servilius Vatia. Crawford 264, 1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Servilius Vatia, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma right
Obverse legend: [ROMA]
Reverse: horseman and captive
Reverse legend: SERV[EIL]
Dated: -127.0 to -127.0
Weight (g): 3.32
Diameter (mm): 16.5
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Place known as: Carlisle
Discovery method: Metal detector