COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman Republican silver chariot denarius coin of the moneyers C. Gargonius, Ogulnius and M. Vergilius, dating from c.86BC and minted in Rome. 

The obverse shows the head of Apollo wearing a laurel wreath, although abrasion has resulted in the loss of much of the original detail of the head. There is some decoration on the outside edge of the obverse, but no detail is apparent and most of it has worn away. 

The reverse depicts the four horse chariot, with some decorative detail on and near the outside edge, but this is now worn away. 

The coin is roughly circular.

Diameter: 18mm; thickness 1mm.   Weight: 3.08g.

 Parallel: SWYOR-74F682
 
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Gargonius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: None.
Obverse: Head of Apollo, with worn decoration on outside edge.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Four horse chariot and worn decoration on and near the outside edge.
Reverse legend: None
Dated: -86.0 to -86.0
Weight (g): 3.08
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: North Tawton
District: West Devon
County: Devon
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector