COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Republican issue of Q. Caecilius Metellus, dated to 130 BC (Reece Period 1). ROMA reverse type depicting Jupiter in quadriga, right, holding reins and thunderbolt in left hand and branch in right hand. Minted in Rome. RRC 256/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; behind, inscription; before, denominational mark. Border of dots
Obverse legend: Q·METE, where ME and TE ligatured
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga, right, holding reins and thunderbolt in left hand and branch in right hand; in exergue, inscription. Line border
Reverse legend: Illegible [ROMA]
Dated: -130.0 to -130.0
Weight (g): 3.39
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Mid Devon
County: Devon
Region: South West
Place known as: Cullompton CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-256.1