COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman coin; Republican denarius of the moneyer M. Fannius, dating to 123 BC. Helmeted head of Roma / Victory in quadriga. Mint of Rome.  RRC p. 295, no. 275/1.  This is from a large issue, there being 282 obverse and 352 reverse dies recorded. There are two punchmarks on the head. The coin is 16.45 mm in diameter and 2.8mm thick. It weighs 3.57g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fannius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Roma right, helmeted. To right, X. Overlapping circle and crescent punchmarks on head.
Obverse legend: ROMA
Reverse: Victory riding in quadriga right, holding reins and wreath
Reverse legend: M.FAN(ligatured).C.F
Dated: -123.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.57
Diameter (mm): 16.45
Thickness (mm): 2.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Doncaster
County: Doncaster
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Place known as: Norton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-275.1