COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of moneyer M. Papirius Carbo, dating to c.122 BC (Reece period 1). M.CA[RBO], in exergue [ROMA], reverse type depicting Jupiter in a quadriga right holding reins and sceptre in left hand, hurling a thunderbolt with right. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 295, no. 276/1.



The coin is 18.17mm in diameter and 1.75mm thick. It weighs 3.8gm. 

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Papirius Carbo, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, X below chin, branch(?) behind head.
Reverse: Jupiter in a quadriga right holding reins and sceptre in left hand, hurling a thunderbolt with right.
Reverse legend: M.CA[RBO], in exergue [ROMA].
Dated: -122.0 to -122.0
Weight (g): 3.8
Diameter (mm): 18.17
Thickness (mm): 1.75
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Great Maplestead
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-276.1