COIN (ROMAN)
A worn and incomplete early 1st-century BC Roman silver Republican denarius, 'D. SILANVS L. F // ROMA', struck by the moneyer D. Junius Silanus at Rome in c. 90 or c. 89 BC (Sydenham 646). The coin has suffered some significant circumferential losses.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control mark. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: A
Reverse: Victory in biga right, holding reins in both hands; above, control mark. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [D.] SILANVS L. [F]//[RO]M[A] (all in exergue)
Dated: -90.0 to -89.0
Weight (g): 2.825
Thickness (mm): 2.3
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Stroud
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-337.3