COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver plate contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius serratus issued in the name of the moneyers L. Pomponius, L. Licinius Crassus, and Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, dating to the period circa 118 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse depicting Naked warrior in biga right holding shield, carnyx and reins in left hand, hurling spear with right hand. Prototype Mint of Narbo. RRC no. 282/4.



Measurements: Diameter: 17.87mm, Thickness: 1.85mm, Weight: 1.79g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Domitius Ahenobarbus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Gallic mint
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, unclear inscription.
Obverse legend: [L·]POM[PO]NI·CN[F X]
Reverse: Naked warrior in biga right holding shield, carnyx and reins in left hand, hurling spear with right hand.
Reverse legend: [L].LIC.CN.[DOM]
Dated: 118.0 to 118.0
Weight (g): 1.79
Diameter (mm): 17.87
Thickness (mm): 1.85
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Ash
District: Dover
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-282.4