COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver Republican denarius issued by C. Gargonius dating to 86 BC (Reece Period 1). Jupiter in quadriga reverse type depicting Jupiter in quadriga, right; holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. As RRC 350A/2.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Gargonius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Apollo, right, wearing oak-wreath; below, thunderbolt. Border of dots.
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga, right; holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Border of dots.
Dated: -86.0 to -86.0
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 18.79
Thickness (mm): 1.68
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hatford
District: Vale of White Horse
County: Oxfordshire
Discovery method: Metal detector