COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius dating to 148 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse type depicts the Helmeted Head of Roma. L.SEM reverse type depicting Dioscuri galloping right. Mint of Rome.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sempronius Pitio, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Roma facing right
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right
Reverse legend: L.SEM ROMA
Dated: -148.0 to -148.0
Weight (g): 3.57
Diameter (mm): 20.07
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Purton
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector