SWYOR-27AAA4: Roman coin; plated copy of a denarius of Vespasian

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Unique ID: SWYOR-27AAA4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman silver coin: a contemporary plated copy of a denarius of Vespasian (AD69-79), COS ITER TR POT reverse type showing Pax seated. The core is copper alloy, plated with silver, some of which has now flaked away to reveal the inner metal. The obverse is central, but the reverse is struck somewhat off centre. It is 18.9mm in diameter and 2.2mm thick. It weighs 2.31gm. Compare Sear Volume II number 2285.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 70

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 2.31 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 17th August 2010 - Tuesday 16th August 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1572

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: A laureate head of the emperor, facing right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP] C[A]ESAR VESPASIANVS A[VG]
Reverse description: Pax, seated facing left, holding an olive branch and caduceus.
Reverse inscription: COS ITER TR POT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF2388
Four figure Latitude: 53.374548
Four figure longitude: -0.152585
1:25K map: TF2388
1:10K map: TF28NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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