COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republician denarius issued by the moneyer C. Allius Bala in 92 BC (Reece period 1). The reverse depicts Diana advancing right in biga of stags; unidentified control mark below. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 336, no. 336/1b. Very similar to an example in the British Museum: accession no. 2002,0102.1818.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Allius Bala, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed female head (Diana?) right. F below chin
Obverse legend: BALA
Reverse: Diana in biga of stags right, holding sceptre and reins in left hand and torch in right hand, with quiver over shoulder; below, unidentified control mark.
Reverse legend: CALLi
Dated: -92.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 15.9
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Fawley
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-336.1b