COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican silver denarius issued D. Iunius Silanus dating to 91 BC. Victory in biga reverse type. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 338, no. 337/3.


There is a countermark comprising a reversed C on the reverse of the coin.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Silanus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Reverse: Victory in biga right, holding reins in both hands. Control mark VIII above.
Reverse legend: //[D SIL]ANVS [...]
Dated: -91.0 to -91.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 17.86
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Ullenhall
District: Stratford-on-Avon
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3