COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of an uncertain moneyer dating to 112-111 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolts; to left, Juno, (holding sceptre); to right, Minerva, holding sceptre and crowning Jupiter with wreath. Mint of Rome.



Overall dimensions: 19.08mm in diameter, 2.15mm in thickness and 3.52g in weight. 

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right; behind head, arrowhead.
Obverse legend: * [...]
Reverse: Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolts; to left, Juno, (holding sceptre); to right, Minerva, holding sceptre and crowning Jupiter with wreath.
Reverse legend: [RO]MA
Dated: -112.0 to -111.0
Weight (g): 3.52
Diameter (mm): 19.08
Thickness (mm): 2.15
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Powick
District: Malvern Hills
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector