Denarius of the republic, by C. Malleolus C. F. C. MALLE. C. F., X behind Roma's head / L LIC CN DOM, warrior (Bituitus) in Biga right, hurling spear and holding sheild and carnyx. Crawford 282/3, Syd 524. Sydenham dates it to 112-109 BC, while Crawford dates it to 118 BC, and gives the mint as Narbo (Narbonne), a colony established in southern Gaul in 118 BC. The colony stood on the Via Domitia which ran from the river Rhone to Spain, forming the main street of the town. Photography by Harry Stewart.