COIN (ROMAN)

Silver coin. Republican denarius, as kindly identified by the finder, issue of 138-36 BC, Reece period 1.



Obverse description: Helmeted head on columnar straight neck, right.



Obverse inscription: .V[---].I [orientation uncertain].



Reverse description: Small figure advancing right bearing upright palm. Legend in vertical panel to left.



Reverse inscription: [-]ISO FRVG



Diameter: 18.3mm, Weight: 3.39gms, die axis: 6 

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head on columnar straight neck, right.
Obverse legend: .V[---].I [orientation uncertain].
Reverse: Small figure advancing right bearing upright palm. Legend in vertical panel to left
Reverse legend: [-]ISO FRVG
Dated: -136.0 to -36.0
Weight (g): 3.39
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Place known as: Preston
Discovery method: Metal detector