COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of M. Marcius, dating to 134 BC (Reece Period 1), Helmeted head of Roma / Victory in biga right. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 277, no. 245/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Marcius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; to left (modius), to right, [star]
Reverse: Victory in a biga right, holding a whip, two ears of corn separating the inscription
Reverse legend: M / MAR / C //RO/MA
Dated: -134.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 18.92
Thickness (mm): 1.62
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Heddon-on-the-Wall
District: Northumberland
County: Northumberland
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-245.1