COIN (ROMAN)

Roman republican silver Denarius of Q. Curtius and M. Junius Silanus, dating to 116-115BC (Reece Period 1), Head of Roma and Jupiter in chariot.  Mint of Rome. RRC 285/2.  The obverse of the coin has a number of 'bankers' marks which were applied in the Republican period, possibly when coins were being counted and audited by rich individuals.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Silanus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma facing right with X behind
Obverse legend: Q [CVRT]
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga with thunderbolt
Reverse legend: M SILA (LA in monogram) // ROMA
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.34
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Stoke Golding
District: Hinckley and Bosworth
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-285.2