COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver republican denarius minted under Minucius Augurinus dating to 135 BC (Reece Period 1). C A-VG reverse type depicting an Ionic column surmounted by a statue with togate figures to the left and right. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 242, no. 242/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Minucius Augurinus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma, right
Obverse legend: ROMA behind; [X] before
Reverse: Ionic column surmounted by statue, togate figures to left and right
Reverse legend: [C A] VG above
Dated: -135.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 17.77
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Startforth
District: County Durham
County: County Durham
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-242.1