COIN (ROMAN)

A silver-plated and copper alloy cored contemporary copy of a silver Roman denarius of the Roman Republic, dating to c. 148 - 100 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type possibly depicting a quadriga (four-horse chariot) going right. The top half of the coin has been broken away. Mint illegible. 



The overall dimensions are as follows: 18.09mm in diameter, 1.61mm in thickness and 1.45g in weight. 

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: Illegible
Obverse: Extremely worn, possible partial cross.
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Four or more horses standing facing right.
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -148.0 to -100.0
Diameter (mm): 18.09
Thickness (mm): 1.61
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Holton Le Moor
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector