COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Q. (Marcius) Philippus dating to 129 BC (Reece period 1) Q·PILIPVS ROMA: Horseman galloping right, wearing crested helmet, holding reins in left hand and spear in right hand. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. RRC 259/1
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: (Marcius) Philippus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, with curl on left shoulder; helmet has star on flap. Border of dots.
Reverse: Horseman galloping right, wearing crested helmet, holding reins in left hand and spear in right hand. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: Q·PILIPVS ROMA
Dated: -129.0 to -129.0
Weight (g): 3.17
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Chieveley CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-259.1