COIN (ROMAN)

A heavily corroded silver Roman Republican denarius, possibly of the moneyer L. Iulius Bursio (85 BC), dating to the c.1st century BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory(?) in a quadriga right, unclear legend in exergue. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC, p. 368, no. 352/1.



Measurements: 18.96mm in diameter, 1.85mm thick and 1.95g in weight.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius Bursio, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Victory(?) in a quadriga right, unclear legend in exergue
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -100.0 to -85.0
Weight (g): 1.95
Diameter (mm): 18.96
Thickness (mm): 1.85
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Hadlow
District: Tonbridge and Malling
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-352.1a