COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman Republican denarius of Cn. Cornelius Blasio dating to 112-111 BC (Reece Period 1). ROMA reverse  type depticting Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolts; to left, Juno, (holding sceptre); to right, Minerva, holding sceptre and crowning Jupiter with wreath. Mint of Rome.



Dimensions – dimeter = 18.44mm, thickness = 2.00mm, weight = 3.8gm.



RRC p. 309, no. 296/1d.  Reece Period 1

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head or Mars right; behind head, prow-stem.
Obverse legend: [CN BLASIO] CN F
Reverse: Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolts; to left, Juno, (holding sceptre); to right, Minerva, holding sceptre and crowning Jupiter with wreath.
Reverse legend: ROMA
Dated: -112.0 to -111.0
Weight (g): 3.8
Diameter (mm): 18.44
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Bucklebury
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector