COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman coin; a Republican denarius minted in 110 - 108 BC, in an unknown mint that is not Rome, by an anonymous moneyer. The coin has a diameter of 19.7mm and is 2.2mm thick. It weighs 3.5g. For reference see Roman Republican Coinage number 530.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Head of Roma wearing a crested helmet with a peaked visor. X behind and ROMA below
Reverse: Roma seated right on shields leaning with left hand on spear. Wolf and Twins before her and a bird flying on either side.
Dated: -110.0 to -108.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 19.7
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Darton West
District: Barnsley
County: Barnsley
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector