COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver Republican denarius issued by Cn. Cornelius Blasio dating 112-111 BC (Reece Period 1). ROMA reverse type depicting jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva and holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand - Juno holds sceptre in right hand, Minerva holds sceptre in left hand and crowns Jupiter with right hand. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. As RRC 296/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Blasio, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Mars, right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Border of dots. Star above. Unclear control mark behind
Obverse legend: [CN·BLASIO·]CN·F
Reverse: upiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva and holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand - Juno holds sceptre in right hand, Minerva holds sceptre in left hand and crowns Jupiter with right hand. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: ROMA (in exergue)
Dated: -112.0 to -111.0
Weight (g): 3.54
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Langham
District: North Norfolk
County: Norfolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-296.1