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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-168D37
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Notes:
Treasure case number 2006 T621. Found as part of a Roman coin hoard, dating from the 1st - 2nd century AD. The hoard included silver denarii and copper alloy asses and dupondii coins.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Seaford Museum and Heritage Society, Martello
Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2006 T621
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 79
Date to: Circa AD 81
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.36 mm
Weight: 2.58 g
Diameter: 17.04 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 27th November 2006
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Treasure case number 2006 T621
Treasure case number: 2006 T621
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Titus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP TI]TVS CAES VESPA[SIANVS AVG P M]
Reverse description: Venus standing right, leaning on column.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Coin references
- RIC : II c.f. 9ff
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Seaford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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