COIN (ROMAN)
Roman coin: Silver Roman Republican denarius of Cn. Cornelius Blasio dating to 112-111 BC (Reece Period 1). ROMA reverse type depicting 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. RRC No. 296.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Mars, right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [CN·BLASIO·CN·F]
Reverse: Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva and holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand - Juno holds sceptre in right hand, Minerva holds sceptre in left hand and crowns Jupiter with right hand. Pellet between two figures. Border of dots.
Dated: -112.0 to -111.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.62
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Eastleach
District: Cotswold
County: Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector