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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-B9C6D1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
One of eight silver denari found as a dispersed hoard, Treasure case 2010-T465.
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma, right MVARG Rev. Jupiter in quadriga, right ROMA Moneyer, M VARGV(nteius); Crawford no. 257,1; 130 BC
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Manchester Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T465
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 130 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 19.88 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st August 2010
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T465
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Obverse description: Helmeted head of Roma, right.
Obverse inscription: MVARG
Reverse description: Jupiter in quadriga, right.
Reverse inscription: ROMA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Republican moneyer: Vargunteius, M.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Trafford (Metropolitan District)
District: Trafford (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Warburton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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