COIN (ROMAN)
3/7 Silver Roman Republica denarius, c.194-100 BC.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Chariot with driver and two horses
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -194.0 to -100.0
Weight (g): 3.44
Diameter (mm): 16.92
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Tendring
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Clacton
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: This coin is part of a hoard of seven coins reported as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act and subsequently acquired by Colchester Museums. An additional coin was discovered but was considered not to be part of the hoard. The seven coins plus the additional non-treasure find are:
ESSA111D7, ESSA16284, ESSA19B80, ESSA1BFE7, ESSA1FB34, ESSA22698, ESSA23F13, ESSA257A6 (non-treasure).