COIN (ROMAN)
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of anonymous issue minted in Sicily between 211-210 BC. The obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma while the reverse depicts two galloping dioscuri with spears on the reverse. The wear on this coin suggests it was in circulation for a long time. Crawford 72/3.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Anonymous
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Sicilian mint
Mintmark: // [RO]MA
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma, right. X behind head.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Two Dioscuir galloping right with spears. Corn ear below
Reverse legend: None
Dated: -211.0 to -210.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Mildenhall
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-72.3