COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of Marcus Atilius, Rome, 148 BC.  Roma and Dioscuri.  RRC 214/1b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Atilius Saranus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//[ROMA]
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; before, X
Obverse legend: SAR AV
Reverse: The Dioscuri riding right holding spears.
Reverse legend: M.ATILI beneath the horses.
Dated: 148.0 to 148.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Tenbury
District: Malvern Hills
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-214.1b