COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn 1st-century BC Roman silver Republican denarius, 'C·ALLI' (Diana in biga of stags), struck by the moneyer C. Allius Bala at Rome in 92 BC (RRC 336/1, probably 1a). There is a possible 'L' shaped 'banker's mark' stamped over the obverse bust.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Allius Bala, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Female head right, wearing diadem; behind, inscription; before, 'I'? control mark; all within a border of dots.
Obverse legend: BALA
Reverse: Diana in biga of stags right, holding sceptre and reins in left hand and torch in right hand, with quiver over shoulder; below,  grasshopper control mark; in exergue, inscription; all within a laurel-wreath border.
Reverse legend: C·ALLI
Dated: -92.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.28
Thickness (mm): 2.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Hawkley CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-336.1a