COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman Republican denarius of Cnaeus Lucretius Trio, dating to 136BC (Reece Period 1), Helmeted head of Roman and the Dioscuri, Mint of Rome. (RRC 237/1a; CRR 450)

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Lucretius Trio, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: ROMA
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma facing right
Obverse legend: TRIO;  X (under chin)
Reverse: Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) galloping right with spears
Reverse legend: CN.LVCR
Dated: -136.0 to -136.0
Weight (g): 4.14
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Parish: Hoby with Rotherby
District: Melton
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-237.1a