COIN (ROMAN)
Roman coin: silver Republican denarius, probably dating to the period c.211-170 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right. Reverse: the Dioscuri riding right. Mint of Rome.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: No legend.
Reverse: Possibly Dioscuri galloping right.
Reverse legend: Illegible due to wear.
Dated: -211.0 to -170.0
Weight (g): 2.28
Diameter (mm): 15.94
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Wymeswold
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector