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COIN
Unique ID: BH-E1CC02
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Republican denarius of C. Fabius C.f., minted in 102 BC; RRC no. 322/1b, Spink no. 200 variant.
The surfaces of the coin are worn. It measures 19mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 3.36g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 102 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 3.36 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th May 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 10/82 - 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Veiled and turreted bust of Cybele right.
Obverse inscription: Lambda (Greek control letter)
Reverse description: Victory in biga right; heron standing right, in right field.
Reverse inscription: C.FABI.C.F
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Republican moneyer: Fabius, C
RRC Identifier: RRC 322/1b
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Clothall
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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