Record ID: BH-1DD9E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman Republican silver victoriatus coin, dating to c. 211 - 194 BC (Reece Period 1). Mint of Rome. RRC p. 157, no. 53/1 Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter Rev. ROMA; Victory right, crowning trophy Dimensions: 17.5mm diameter, 1.1mm thick. Weight: 2.67g. The Victoriatus was struck in silver which was rarely purer than 90%. It is an unusual denomination, but is commonly found in Southern Italy, suggesting that it was intended for use trading with the Greek cities in the region. It is also found in numbers in Cisalpine Gaul This is first example of such a coin to be rec…
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Bedfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.