COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete, plated silver contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer M. Vargunteius, dating to the period c.130 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Jupiter in a quadriga holding thunderbolt and reins, ROMA in exergue. Copying a coin of the mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 283, no. 257/1.



The coin has a copper-alloy core and is 20.12mm diameter, 1.75mm in thickness, and 1.82g in weight. 

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Vargunteius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted  head of Roma right, the legend behind
Obverse legend: M.VAR.G
Reverse: Jupiter in a quadriga holding thunderbolt and reins, ROMA in exergue
Reverse legend: ROMA
Dated: -130.0 to -130.0
Weight (g): 1.82
Diameter (mm): 20.12
Thickness (mm): 1.75
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Benniworth
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-257.1