COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver coin; a Republican Denarius dating from 194 BC - 90 BC and depicting Victory in a Biga right. The reverse of the coin is counterstamped with what is probably an A at the 12 o'clock position. The coin is very worn. It is 17.8mm diameter, 1.8mm thick and 2.54g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Victory in Biga right. Counterstamped (A) at 12o'clock
Reverse legend: (ROMA)
Dated: -194.0 to -90.0
Weight (g): 2.54
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Spalford
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector