COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican Coin; a denarius probably of M Furius L f Philus dating from 119 BC (Reece Period 1).



The obverse shows the laureate head of Janus. The inscription is probably "M. FOVRI. L. F".



The reverse shows Roma standing left, holding spear and wreath; to left, trophy of Gallic arms and a carnyx; star above. The inscription to the right is "ROMA" with "PHIL" in the exergue.



Rome mint. Compare Crawford 281/1 and SUSS-6C0432 and HAMP-7D2DC2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Furius Philus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: (PHIL)
Obverse: laureate head of Janus
Obverse legend: (M. FOVRI. L. F)
Reverse: Roma standing left, holding spear and wreath; to left, trophy of Gallic arms and a carnyx; star above
Reverse legend: (ROMA)
Dated: -119.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.36
Diameter (mm): 18.27
Thickness (mm): 1.72
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Staveley
District: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-281.1