COIN (ROMAN)
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Flaminius Chilo, L.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before
Obverse legend: ROMA
Reverse: Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath
Reverse legend: L.F[LAMINI CILO]
Dated: -109.0 to -108.0
Weight (g): 2.89
Diameter (mm): 17.67
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Dorset
County: Dorset
Region: South West
Place known as: Chettle
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-302.1