BH-1A0D72: Roman coin: Denarius of Caracalla

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-1A0D72

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn silver Denarius of Caracalla. Measures 17.9mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 2.66g.

Class: Denarius

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 196
Date to: AD 198

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.66 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th September 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 06/204 - 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Bareheaded, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [M AVR ANTO]-NINVS CAES
Reverse description: Minerva standing left, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS PE]-RPETVA

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: North Hertfordshire

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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