COIN (ROMAN)

Early Roman Republican denarius dating from the late 3rd-1st century BC. Moneyer and mint illegible. Helmeted head of Roma on obverse, Castor and Pollux riding right on reverse.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: illegible
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Castor und Pollux riding right
Reverse legend: none
Dated: -217.0 to -31.0
Weight (g): 2.64
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Eden
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Place known as: Tebay
Discovery method: Metal detector