COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of uncertain moneyer, probably dating to c. 150-120 BC (Reece Period 1). Uncertain reverse type, depicting a victory riding a biga right, holding whip and reigns.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Victory advancing right in biga, holding whip and reigns
Reverse legend: [...](M)[...]
Dated: -150.0 to -120.0
Weight (g): 3.34
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Donyatt
District: South Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector