COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius by the moneyer L. Opeimi dating to the year AD 131 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse depicts helmeted head of Roma facing right. Reverse depicts Victory in quadriga advancing right. Mint of Rome. C.f RRC Vol. 1, p. 281, no. 253/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Opimius, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right, wreath behind
Reverse: Victory in quadriga advancing right, holding reins in left hand
Reverse legend: L OPEI// [R]O[MA]
Dated: -131.0 to -131.0
Weight (g): 3.53
Diameter (mm): 16.63
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Kingston Deverill
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-253.1