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Coin
Unique ID: WAW-F948B5
Roman coin: denarius of Augustus (27-14 BC) minted in Spain during c. 19 BC. SIGNIS RECEPTIS S P Q R reverse. RIC Vol. I, p. 47, c.f. No. 87a.
Notes:
This coin celebrates the return of the standards taken by the Parthians atthe Battle of Carrtiae in 53 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: Circa 19 BC
Dimensions and weight
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Secondary material: Copper alloy [scope notes| view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [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: Spain [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Bare head right.
Obverse inscription: CAESAR [AVGVSTVS]
Reverse description: Legend around a shield, inscribed CLV, to left a standard, to the right a legionary eagle.
Reverse inscription: [SIGNIS RECEPTIS S P Q R]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Coin references
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Spatial data
Region: West Midlands
County: Warwickshire
District: Stratford On Avon
Parish: Bidford On Avon
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP1052
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 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
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Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Monday 26th April 2010
Personal details
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Recorded by: Ms Angie Bolton
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Identified by: Mr Sam Moorhead - [view all attributed records]
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Audit data
Created:
Saturday 3rd July 2010
Updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
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