COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus dating to 116-115 BC (Reece period 1) M·SIL͡A ROMA; Jupiter in quadriga, right, holding sceptre in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Line border. Mint of Rome. RRC 285/2
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Silanus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, usually with curl on left shoulder. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [Q·CVRT]
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga, right, holding sceptre in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Line border.
Reverse legend: M·SIL͡A ROMA
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.44
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Chieveley CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-285.2