COIN (ROMAN)
A fragmentary coin of the Roman Republican period.  Probably a plated forgery of a coin struck in 82BC.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Uncertain
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: No visible inscription.  A right-facing bust of Mercury wearing a winged helm.
Reverse: Ulysses advancing right bearing a spear and accompanied by a dog.  The only visible/remaining inscription on the coin is set vertically to the right of Ulysses.
Reverse legend: LIMEA
Dated: -82.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.1
Diameter (mm): 19.04
Thickness (mm): 1.88
Completeness: Fragment
Parish: CROOK
County: County Durham
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector