COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman Republican denarius of anonymous issue, struck at Rome between 157-156 BC (Reece Period 1): Bust of Roma right / Victory in quadriga right. RRC p. 244, no. 197/1a or b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Anonymous
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: Possibly ROMA in exergue
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right, X behind
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Victory in biga advancing right, holding reins in her left hand and a whip or goad in her right
Dated: -157.0 to -156.0
Weight (g): 3.41
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Coggeshall
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-197.1a