COIN (ROMAN)
A worn contemporary plated copy of a late 2nd-century BC Roman silver Republican denarius, 'M . SIA // ROMA', struck by the moneyers Q. Curtius and M. [Junius] Silanus probably in Northern Italy in c. 116 or c. 115 BC (RRC 285/2; Sydenham 537)
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Silanus, M.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Italian mint
Obverse: Helmeted bust of 'Roma' facing right; 'X' to left of head
Obverse legend: [Q. CVRT]
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga (four-horse chariot) going right
Reverse legend: M. SIA // ROMA
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Thickness (mm): 1.75
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Hart
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Crondall CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-285.2
Notes: This is from a common issue: 185 obverse dies and 231 reverse dies