COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyers M. Calidus, Q. Metellus and Cn Fulvius, dating to the period 117-116 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; behind, ROMA; before X-. Reverse: Victory in biga, holding reigns in left hand and wreath in right hand; M. CALD below; Q. MET. CNF L in exergue.



Cf. RRC, p. 300, no. 284/1a.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Calidius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right,
Obverse legend: ROMA; X-.
Reverse: Victory in biga, holding reigns in left hand and wreath in right hand.
Reverse legend: M. CALI[D]/ [Q]. MET. CNF [L].
Dated: -117.0 to -116.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Clyffe Pypard
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-284.1a