COIN (ROMAN)
An Early Roman silver Denarius of the Republican period, struck by the moneyer Cn. Gellius at Rome, 138 BC.
RRC 232/1
Diameter 17. Weight 3.5g.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Gellius, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: Rome.
Obverse: Head of Roma right; to left, X; all in laurel wreathe.
Reverse: Warrrior in quadriga right, hog shield and captive.
Reverse legend: CN.GEL; ROMA
Dated: -138.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.5
Thickness (mm): 1.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wyre
County: Lancashire
Region: North West
Place known as: WYRE
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-232.1
Notes: This coin comes from a significant issue with 66 obverse dies and 82 reverse dies.