COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete Roman Republican silver denarius of D. Silanus L.F dating to 91 BC (Reece period 1). Victory in biga reverse type. Mint of Rome.





Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control mark F





Reverse: Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right; [D] SILANVS [L F] / [ROMA] in exergue





Diameter: 17.4mm. Weight: 3.25g. DA=12:10.





RRC, p. 338, no. 337/3

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius Silanus, D.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control mark F
Reverse: Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right
Reverse legend: [D] SILANVS [L F] / [ROMA] in exergue
Dated: -91.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.25
Diameter (mm): 17.4
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3