COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of C. Gargonius, probably dating to 86 BC (Reece period 1). The coin is worn and no words are visible on either side. Reverse type depicts a figure in a quadriga galloping right. Mint of Rome. Probably RRC, p. 366, no. 350A/2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Gargonius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; below, possibly a thunderbolt.
Obverse legend: No legend
Reverse: Probably Jupiter in quadriga right.
Reverse legend: No legend
Dated: -86.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.73
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: Heytesbury
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-350A.2