COIN (ROMAN)
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of uncertain moneyer, possibly dating to the period c.140-130 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, uncertain legend or control mark behind head. Reverse: [ROMA] / [...], Quadriga right, wheel behind, Victory ? figure riding. Probably mint of Rome. Cf. RRC p. 278, no. 248 for a similar obverse and reverse combination.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: []//[]
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, uncertain legend or control mark behind head
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: Quadriga right, wheel behind, possibly Victoria riding
Reverse legend: []MLVX[]
Dated: -140.0 to -130.0
Weight (g): 2.72
Diameter (mm): 19.84
Thickness (mm): 1.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Chinnor
District: South Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Discovery method: Metal detector