COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver Republican denarius issued by C. Gargonius dating to 86 BC (Reece Period 1). Jupiter in quadriga reverse type depicting Hupiter in quadriga, right; holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Border of dots. Mint of Rome. As RRC 350A/2.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Gargonius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Apollo, right, wearing oak-wreath; below, thunderbolt. Border of dots.
Reverse: epicting Hupiter in quadriga, right; holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Border of dots.
Dated: -86.0 to -86.0
Weight (g): 3.62
Diameter (mm): 21.5
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Forest Heath
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Near Beck Row
Discovery method: Metal detector