COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius. This is possibly a coin issued by C. Porcius Cato (123 BC), mint of Rome, RRC 274/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Porcius Cato, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; behind, denominational mark. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [X]
Reverse: Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right hand . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [C·CATO]
Dated: -123.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.05
Diameter (mm): 16.94
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Colchester
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Boxted
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-274.1