COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican denarius of Q. Fabius Labeo dating from 124 BC (Reece Period 1). Mint of Rome. RRC p. 294, no. 273. Compare DENO-678790. The coin is 18.3mm diameter, 1.9mm thick and 3.39g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fabius Labeo, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: ROMA downwards, X to right of neck and LABEO (C) upwards
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right holding sceptre and reins left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand
Reverse legend: [Q.FABI] in exergue
Dated: -124.0 to -124.0
Weight (g): 3.39
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Babworth
District: Bassetlaw
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-273.1