COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius issued by T. Quinctus, dating to the period c. 112-111 BC (Reece Period 1). TI Q D·S·S reverse type depicting Desultor, left, wearing cuirass. Mint of Rome. RRC p.311, no.297/1a.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Q[uinctius?], Ti.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Bust of Hercules seen from behind, with head turned to left and club over right shoulder.
Reverse: Desultor, left, wearing cuirass
Reverse legend: TI Q B·S·S
Dated: -112.0 to -111.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 19.46
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Guisborough
District: Redcar and Cleveland
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-297.1a