COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn Roman Republican denarius minted at Rome in 117-116 BC by moneyers Marcus Calidius, Q. Metellus and Cn. Fulvius. It measures 18-20mm, weighs 3.51g and has a die axis of 6.


Obverse: Head of Roma right, barred X below chin, [ROMA] behind head

Reverse: Victory in Biga galloping right, M·CALID below horses

In exergue: Q·MET CNFL         MET and NF ligated

Reference: Crawford 284 1a, BMC Italy 474

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Caecilius Metellus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: ROMA X (crossed)
Reverse: Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand . Border of dots.
Reverse legend: M·CALID Q·MET CNFL
Dated: -117.0 to -116.0
Weight (g): 3.51
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: Salisbury
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-284.1a