COIN (ROMAN)

Silver plated copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius of Mn. Acilius Balbus. Rome mint, 125 BC (Reece Period 1). Helmeted head of Rome / Jupiter in quadriga. RRC p. 293, cf. 271

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Acilius Balbus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; star to the right
Obverse legend: (BALBVS, ROMA)
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right.
Dated: -125.0 to -125.0
Weight (g): 1.7
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Beedon
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-271.1