COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Cato, dating to the period 123 BC (Reece Period 1). Victory riding in biga reverse type. Mint of Rome.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: Behind head, X
Reverse: Victory riding in biga (two horse chariot) right
Reverse legend: Below biga, C.CATO
Dated: -123.0 to -123.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 19.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Boroughbridge
District: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector