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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-425FF0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 69
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.07 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 6th November 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2007-10-149
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vitellius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head r.
Obverse inscription: [A] VITELLIVS [IMP GERMAN]; [globe at end of bust]
Reverse description: Victory advancng left holding shield inscribed [SP/QR] in two lines
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Coin references
- RIC : I p. 271, no. 62
- BMC : I no. 125
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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