COIN (ROMAN)

A complete and worn Roman Republican denarius of Q. Philippus, dating to the period c.129 BC. Mint of Rome.



Obverse: X (crossed); Helmeted head of Roman right.



Reverse: Q.[PILIPVS/ROMA]; Horseman galloping right wearing crested helmet, holding reins in left hand and spear in right hand; behind, helmet with goat's horns.



Diameter: 16.7mm. Weight: 3.39g. DA-12:2.



As RRC, p. 284, no. 259/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: (Marcius) Philippus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: X (crossed)
Obverse legend: Helmeted head of Roman right
Reverse: Horseman galloping right wearing crested helmet, holding reins in left hand and spear in right hand; behind, helmet with goat's horns
Reverse legend: Q.[PILIPVS/ROMA]
Dated: 129.0 to 129.0
Weight (g): 3.39
Diameter (mm): 16.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-259.1