YORYM-100296: Roman Coin : Denarius of Vespasian or Titus

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-100296

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver denarius probably of Vespasian, [----] AVG, uncertain mint, AD 69-79.

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Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 69
Date to: Circa AD 79

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.05 mm
Weight: 2.25 g
Diameter: 17.86 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 29th August 2009

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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: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Seated female figure
Reverse inscription: [----] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
To be known as: Boroughbridge

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Recorded at Rally
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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