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Unique ID: CAM-A47982
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver denarius of Titus. Mint is Rome, AD79, (Reece period 4). Reverse legend reads TRP VIIII PM XV COS VII PP. Reverse shows trophy, below is a captive kneeling right. See RIC II, pt.I, p.201, no.49.
Obverse shows laureate bust right. Obverse legend reads IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 3.12g, diameter is 17.96mm.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 79
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.12 g
Diameter: 17.96 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th March 2003
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Titus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Reverse description: Trophy, below captive kneeling right
Reverse inscription: TRP VIIII PM XV COS VII PP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
RIC Identifier: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 49
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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