COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete and worn silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer D. Iunius Silanus, dating to the period 91 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory in a biga right, holding reins in both hands, in exergue [D.SI]LANV[S.L.F.] / ROMA. Mint of Rome. As RRC 337/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Silanus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Reverse: Victory in a biga right, holding reins in both hands, in exergue [D.SI]LANV[S.L.F.] / ROMA
Reverse legend: [D.SI]LANV[S.L.F.] / ROMA
Dated: -91.0 to -91.0
Weight (g): 1.54
Thickness (mm): 1.69
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Colchester
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Wivenhoe
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3