COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Republican Denarius, heavily worn, c. 140-115 BC, Roma and quadriga type. cf. RRC 227/1d passim for type.


Obv: Laureate head right


Control mark (Crescent) on cheek


Rev: Jupiter in quadriga right (ex: too worn to identify further


FLO suggests that exergue might contain: S.S(R?)[...], although this cannot be matched to potential parallels.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Aufidius Rusticus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right;crescent shaped control mark on cheek
Reverse: Jupiter, holding sceptre and reins, in quadriga advancing right
Reverse legend: In ex, .... [probably for ROMA]
Dated: 140.0 to 115.0
Weight (g): 3.15
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wrexham
County: Wrexham
Region: Wales
Place known as: Holt
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-227.1d