COIN (ROMAN)

A plated forgery (silver on copper-alloy core) of a Republican denarius, dating to the period 211 BC - c. 100 BC (Reece period 1).



Diameter: 17.8mm; thickness: 1.6mm; weight: 2.5g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, (value mark 'X' behind).
Obverse legend: Illegible.
Reverse: Unclear.
Reverse legend: No lettering visible.
Dated: -211.0 to -100.0
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Bedford
County: Bedford
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Chawston
Discovery method: Metal detector