COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican or Early Empire silver denarius of unclear magistrate / ruler dated to 100 BC to AD 14. Unclear reverse type with horizontal inscription in the field. Unclear mint.The coin is very worn, battered and chipped.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head facing right, details unclear, possibly Julius Caesar or Augustus
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Legend in two lines across the field, probably flanking unclear item, possibly in wreath
Reverse legend: [...]V[...]//I[...]
Dated: -100.0 to 14.0
Weight (g): 1.17
Diameter (mm): 15.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: Chitterne CP
Discovery method: Metal detector