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Unique ID: FASAM-AB1817
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver denarius of Julia Domna, struck under Caracalla (211-17), VESTA, Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, c.f. 391
The coin has a rusty appearance which might suggest the coin is a contemporary copy; however, the coin is of good style and the appearance might be caused by the base nature of the silver and/or iron salts in the ground.
Notes:
The coin was identified from an image kindly provided by the finder.
Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 211
Date to: Exactly AD 217
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 31st October 2010
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Primary material: Base Silver
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Domna
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG
Reverse description: Vesta seated left, holding simpulum and sceptre
Reverse inscription: VESTA
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Contemporary copy
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