COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republician denarius of M. Cipius dating to c. 115-114 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: M CIPI M F; Helmeted head of Roma, right. Reverse: ROMA; Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and palm-branch tied with fillet in right hand; below, rudder. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 303, no. 289/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cipius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, denominational mark X
Obverse legend: [M CIPI M F]
Reverse: Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and palm-branch tied with fillet in right hand; below, rudder
Reverse legend: [R]OMA
Dated: -115.0 to -114.0
Weight (g): 3.49
Diameter (mm): 17.13
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Flintshire
County: Flintshire
Region: Wales
Place known as: Cilcain
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-289.1