CAM-A3BBC7: Roman Coin : A contemporary copy of a Roman denarius coin, probably silver plated, of Domitian, AD81-96

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Unique ID: CAM-A3BBC7

Object type certainty: Certain
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A contemporary copy of a Roman denarius coin, probably silver plated, of Domitian, AD81-96. This coin is copying a coin minted in Rome, post AD91, Reece period uncertain. Reverse legend reads IMP [...] COS XI CENS POT PP. Reverse shows Minerva advancing right with spear and shield. See RIC II (2nd ed.), p.318, p.283, c.f.256.

Obverse shows laureate bust right. Obverse legend reads IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI. Condition is fine, die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 3.07g, diameter is 19.01mm.

Notes:

Bag number 10.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 91

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.07 g
Diameter: 19.01 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th June 2001

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Domitian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI
Reverse description: Minerva advancing right with spear and shield
Reverse inscription: IMP [...] COS XI CENS POT PP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: South Cambridgeshire Area

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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