COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Cato, dating to the period 123 BC (Reece Period 1). Victory riding in biga reverse type. Mint of Rome.



Sear (2000), p.101, no.149.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: Behind head, X
Reverse: Victory riding in biga (two horse chariot) right
Reverse legend: C.CATO; ROMA in exergue
Dated: -123.0 to -123.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Barmby Moor
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector