Record ID: NMGW-54F4C3 - ROMAN coin

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Coin

Unique ID: NMGW-54F4C3

Object type certainty: Certain

Worn plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Augustus, prototype from an Italian mint: Victory on prow/quadriga cf.RIC 2nd ed.264, 2.357g.

Notes:

The prototype of this coin was struck to celebrate the victory of Augustus (Octavian) over Antony and Cleopatra at Actium in 31 BC

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Post 29 BC

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 2.357 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Augustus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Italian mint [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Victory right, holding wreath and palm, on prow
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: Octavian stg in ornamented slow quadriga (four horse chariot) right, holding branch and reins
Reverse inscription: CAESAR DIVI F
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

RIC : I p. 60, c.f. 264

Spatial data

Region: Wales
County: Monmouthshire
District: Monmouthshire
Parish: Gwehelog Fawr

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SO3603
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 25th January 2007

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Sian Williams - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Mark Lodwick - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Sam Moorhead - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: NMWPA 2007.15

References cited

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