COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius, moneyer: C. Iunius C.F., minted at Rome, 149 BC. Crawford, M. H. 1974, Roman Republican Coinage, ref. 210/1. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right with X behind. Reverse: two horsemen (the Dioscuri) right, below C.IVNI.[C.F.] and Roma.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Iunius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; behind, denominational mark. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: X
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right ; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Reverse legend: C·IVNI·C·F
Dated: -149.0 to 
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-210.1
Notes: 
This coin was recorded before a Finds Liaison Officer was appointed to Essex and the object description is a transcription of the record made at the time (Record Number E/2765). No image was taken of the object. Unprovenanced.