COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Coin. Roman Republican denarius, issue of 130-100 BC.



Obverse description: Helmeted head of Roma right; an angular feature in lower right field may be the border for an otherwise lost inscription.



Reverse description: Quadriga right, with driver (possibly Jupiter) leaning forward with whip and reins.



Diameter: 17.8mm, Weight: 3.42gms, die axis: 3

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; an angular feature in lower right field may be the border for an otherwise lost inscription
Reverse: Quadriga right, with driver (possibly Jupiter) leaning forward with whip and reins.
Dated: -130.0 to -100.0
Weight (g): 3.42
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Authorpe
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector