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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-3F6150

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver denarius of Augustus dating to the period c. 19 BC to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). AVGVSTVS reverse type depicting a capricorn r. holding a globe attached to a rudder; a cornucopia above its back. Spanish mint of Colonia Patricia. RIC I (rev.ed.), p.50, no.126.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 19 BC
Date to: Circa 16 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 17 mm
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 3.45 g

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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: Augustus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Obverse description: Bare head right
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: Capricorn right, holding globe attached to a rudder, cornucopia on its back
Reverse inscription: AVGVSTVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Woodhall Spa

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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