COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius, probably issued by C. Servilius (136 BC), dating to c.136 BC (Reece Period 1). Probably C·SERVEILI·M·F reverse depicting Dioscuri riding apart, with spears reversed. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC, p. 270, no. 239/1.
Moneyer: Servilius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right wearing necklace of pendants
Obverse legend: ROMA
Reverse: Dioscuri riding apart, with spears reversed
Reverse legend: [C·SER]VEI[LI·MF]
Dated: -136.0 to -136.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.66
Thickness (mm): 1.74
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Albrighton
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector