SWYOR-973023: Roman coin; denarius of Caracalla

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-973023

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver Roman coin; a Denarius of Caracalla (198-217AD). It has a diameter of 18.18mm, thickness 2.03mm, weight 2.60g. For reference compare Sear 2002. Roman Coins and their values II p. 524 no: 6853, but this is TR P X dating from 206 - 207 AD.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 206
Date to: Circa AD 207

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.03 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 18.18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th February 2009 - Wednesday 17th February 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1049

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Two captives seated back to back at the foot of a trophy.
Reverse inscription: PART MAX P M T R P X
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Sear : II 6853

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Horsington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF1867
Four figure Latitude: 53.18701387
Four figure longitude: -0.23549268
1:25K map: TF1867
1:10K map: TF16NE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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