COIN (ROMAN)

A complete Roman Republican silver denarius of the Moneyer D Silanus L F, dating to the period 91 BC (Reece period 1). D SILANVS L F / ROMA reverse type depicting Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right. Mint of Rome.



Obverse: (Helmeted head of Roma right), control mark O W



Reverse: D SILANVS L F / (ROMA) in exergue, Victory riding in biga right; control mark above not visible.



Diameter: 15.9mm. Weight: 2.92g.



RRC p. 338, no. 337/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Silanus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: // [D] SILANVS [L F / ROMA] over two lines in exurge
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, control mark O and W before face
Reverse: Victory riding in biga right;
Reverse legend: [D] SILANVS [L F / ROMA] over two lines in exurge
Dated: -91.0 to -91.0
Weight (g): 2.92
Diameter (mm): 15.9
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Shropshire
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Ludlow
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3