YORYM-9DF941: Roman Coin : Contemporary copy denarius of Trajan

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-9DF941

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A contemporary copy, silver plated cut half denarius of Trajan, uncertain reverse, Rome mint, AD 98-117.

Notes:

493

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 98
Date to: Circa AD 117

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th September 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: [--]AES NERVA TRA[-]AN
Reverse description: Unclear standing figure possibly Victory
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
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: Hambleton (District)
To be known as: West Tanfield

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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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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