COIN (ROMAN)

Roman republican silver denarius, 20mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighing 2.65 grams.  The obverse shows a young male head (?Apollo) facing right. The reverse shows the Dioscuri standing between their horses. The coin has a good patina but has some damage to its edge.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Young male head facing right (probably Apollo)
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Dioscuri standing facing, between horses
Reverse legend: [L MEMMI]
Dated: -109.0 to -108.0
Weight (g): 2.65
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Thurlaston
District: Blaby
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector