COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a Republican as of uncertain moneyer dating to the first half of the 2nd century BC (Reece period 1). Obverse probably depicting a laureate janiform head. Reverse type probably depicting a prow right, possibly with I above and [R]OM[A] below. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC 194/1 for similar type.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Anonymous
Denomination: As (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate janiform head.
Reverse: prow right, possibly with I above and [R]OM[A] below
Reverse legend: [R]OM[A]
Dated: -200.0 to -100.0
Weight (g): 16.5
Diameter (mm): 30.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Sedgemoor
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: Spaxton CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-194.1