COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of L. Rubrius Dossenus dating to the period 87 - 86 BC (Reece period 1). Quadriga reverse type depicting a triumphal quadriga advancing right with a victory above. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC Vol. I, no. 348.2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Rubrius Dossenus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Juno facing right wearing a diadem and veil with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse legend: DOS
Reverse: Triumphal quadriga advancing right, victory above
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: 87.0 to 86.0
Weight (g): 3.39
Diameter (mm): 18.45
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Dorset
County: Dorset
Region: South West
Place known as: Gussage St. Michael
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-348.2