LON-BE6057: Roman coin: Denarius of Nerva

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Unique ID: LON-BE6057

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman silver denarius of Nerva dating to 96 AD. 'FORTVNA AUGUST' reverse, minted in Rome (Reece issue period 5; RIC II p 224 ref 16). It measures 18.8(diameter) x 2.1mm (thickness) and weighs 3.22g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 96

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 3.22 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Nerva
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: [IMP NERVA CA]ES PM TR P COS III P[P]
Reverse description: Fortuna standing left, holding cornicopea in left hand and rudder in right
Reverse inscription: FORTVNA AVGVST
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : II 16, p. 224

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Epping Forest (District)
Parish or ward: Magdalen Laver (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL5007
Four figure Latitude: 51.741632
Four figure longitude: 0.17115
1:25K map: TL5007
1:10K map: TL50NW
Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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