LANCUM-8BAA08: Pierced denarius of Hadrian (obv., rev.)

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-8BAA08

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Pierced denarius of Hadrian (little worn) (AD134-8).

RIC II (Hadrian), 267; AD134-38

Notes:

The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 43
Date to: AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005

Personal details

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing left
Obverse inscription: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Reverse description: goddess facing left over altar
Reverse inscription: SALVS AVG

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Allerdale (District)
To be known as: Maryport

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Coastland
Specific landuse: Cliff and related features

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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