COIN (ROMAN)

A complete Roman Republican silver denarius of the Moneyer D Silanus L F, dating to the period 91 BC (Reece period 1). D SILANVS L F / ROMA reverse type depicting Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right. Mint of Rome.



Obverse: (Helmeted head of Roma right), control mark not visible.



Reverse: D SILANVS L F / (ROMA) in exergue, Victory riding in biga right; control mark above not visible.



Diameter: 17.2mm. Weight: 3.12g.



RRC p. 338, no. 337/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Silanus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: (Helmeted head of Roma right), control mark not visible
Reverse: Victory riding in biga right; control mark above not visible
Reverse legend: D SILANVS L F / (ROMA) in exergue
Dated: -91.0 to -91.0
Weight (g): 3.12
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3