COIN (ROMAN)

A pierced silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Q. Fabius Labeo, dating to the period c.124 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, behind ROMA downwards, before X and LABEO upwards. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right holding sceptre and reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right, below a rostrum; in exergue Q.FABI. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 294, no. 273/1.



Diameter: 18.8mm, thickness: 1.7mm, weight: 3.64g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fabius Labeo, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, behind ROMA downwards, before X and LABEO upwards.
Obverse legend: ROMA-LABEO
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right holding sceptre and reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right, below a rostrum; in exergue Q.FABI
Reverse legend: Q.FABI
Dated: -124.0 to -124.0
Weight (g): 3.64
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Langrish
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-273.1
Notes: 
The coin has been more recently pierced for suspension as a pendant so it is being considered as potential Treasure. Single coin finds are not usually considered as Treasure under the Treasure Act unless modified in a way which removes them from circulation. The piercing of this example clearly signals the intent for its re-use as a pendant or votive object. Pierced coins do not appear in hoards and subsequently are known to be removed from circulation, clearly denoting a change in their purpose.



The object contains more than 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.