COIN (ROMAN)

A fragment of a Roman Republic silver denarius of the moneyer L. Antestius Gragulus, Rome, dating to 136 BC. Jupiter in quadriga reverse type. Sydenham (1925) no. 451. The coin measures 19.3mm in diameter and weighs 2.6g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antestius Gragulus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: X (crossed) GRAG:
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre.
Reverse legend: L·ANTES
Dated: -136.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 19.3
Completeness: Fragment
Parish: Micheldever
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-238.1
Notes: 
Please note this record was made at a rally and therefore may fall below our usual standard.