NCL-1CEEE5: Roman coin: denarius of Nerva

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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-1CEEE5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A denarius of Nerva, minted AD 97, CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, Rome. RIC v 2, no 26.

Notes:

This coin was struck in attempt by Nerva to win the army's support. This was only gained by his adoption of Trajan as his successor.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 97

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 18.68 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Nerva
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP II COS III PP
Reverse description: Two hands clasping.
Reverse inscription: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Richmondshire (District)
Parish or ward: Catterick (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE2298
Four figure Latitude: 54.377031
Four figure longitude: -1.662823
1:25K map: SE2298
1:10K map: SE29NW
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: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NCL
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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