COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman republican Denarius of uncertain moneyer, dating from circa 140-100 BC. There is apparent graffiti on the reverse of the coin which is difficult to make out - the possible letters XONAIVIS can be read, but this is unclear and a translation has not yet been possible.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: Illegible
Obverse: Helmeted bust facing right
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Horses drawing a chariot right
Reverse legend: Illegible but graffiti XONAIVIS?
Dated: -140.0 to -100.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Thickness (mm): 1.54
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Campsey Ash
District: Suffolk Coastal
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector