COIN (ROMAN)

A fragment of a Republican silver denarius of the moneyer M. Lucilius Rufus, dating to 101 BC (Reece Period 1), Helmeted head of Roma / Victory in biga right. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 327, no. 324/1.  This coin comes from a large issue with 170 obverse and 212 reverse dies.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Lucilius Rufus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, in laurel-wreath border
Obverse legend: PV
Reverse: Victory in biga right
Reverse legend: M.LVCILI below; RVF above
Dated: -101.0 to -101.0
Weight (g): 2.64
Diameter (mm): 17.75
Completeness: Fragment
Parish: North Waltham
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-324.1