COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer M. Fan C.F (Marcus Fannius), struck at Rome in 123 BC. (Reece period 1). Obv. ROMA; helmeted head of ROMA right before X. Rev. M FLAV (ligatured). CF; Victory in quadriga, holding reins and wreath, riding right. RRC p. 295, no. 275/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fannius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of ROMA right; before, X
Obverse legend: ROMA
Reverse: Victory in quadriga, holding reins and wreath, riding right.
Reverse legend: M. FAV(ligatured).C.F
Dated: -123.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.54
Diameter (mm): 17.98
Thickness (mm): 1.63
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Nr Great Chishill
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-275.1
Notes: 
Identified by Sam Moorhead (BM).



This coin was part of a substantial issue with 282 obverse and 352 reverse dies recorded.