COIN (ROMAN)

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of unclear moneyer, probably dating to the c.mid-1st century BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory riding a biga right, holding whip in right hand. Cf. RRC nos. 199-206 passim for the probable type.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: []//[]
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roman right
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Victory riding a biga right, holding whip in right hand.
Reverse legend: [...F?...]
Dated: -155.0 to -110.0
Weight (g): 3.05
Diameter (mm): 17.77
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Frankton
District: Rugby
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector