COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer L. Iulius struck at Rome in 101 BC (Reece Period 1). The reverse depicts Victory riding right in a biga (two-horse chariot), holding both reins; L.IVLI below.

Reference: RRC p. 327, no. 323/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iulius, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn ear. Border of dots.
Reverse: Victory riding right in biga (two-horse chariot), holding both reins. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: L.IVLI
Dated: -101.0 to -101.0
Weight (g): 3.55
Diameter (mm): 20.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Andover
Discovery method: Metal detector