COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius, issued by Q. Curtius and M. Junius Silanus, 116 - 115 BC (Reece Period 1). Reverse design of Jupiter in quadriga going right. Mint of Rome. RRC 285/2

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Curtius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right; X behind the head
Obverse legend: [Q C]VRT
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga going right, brandashing thunderbolt
Reverse legend: M SI[LA]
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.23
Diameter (mm): 19.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Mendip
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: Selwood CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-285.2