COIN (ROMAN)

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer L.Caecilius Metellus Daidemetus. Mint of Rome, 128 BC (Reece Period 1). Helmeted head of Roma right / ROMA, Goddess in biga right with elephant's head below. RRC p. 287, no. 262/1. This coin comes from a scarce issue with only 31 obverse and 39 reverse dies recorded.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; star behind
Reverse: Goddess in biga right, holding reins, sceptre and branch; below, elephant's head right with bell around neck.
Reverse legend: ROMA
Dated: -128.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.341
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Tonbridge and Malling
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: River Medway
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-262.1
Notes: 
This is a pre pas find from the early 1980s and was seen by David Kelly at Maidstone Musuem.