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Unique ID: LVPL-73D3B7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Vespasian (69-79AD).
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; laureate head right.
Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS VI; Pax seated left holding branch.
Obverse legend runs anti clockwise.
Rome AD75.
RIC vol II, no.90
Notes:
This coin was found as part of Treasure Case 2012 T406, consisting of 101 Roman silver coins of the denomination known as a denarius (plural denarii ) and 2 copper alloy coins of the denomination known as a sestertius (plural sestertii). The earliest coin in the group is a legionary denarius of Mark Antony (issued c. 32BC-31BC) and the latest a denarius of Commodus dated to AD 190-191. The chronological spread is thus consistent with a hoard of late second century date. Also included in the hoard are 3 Roman trumpet brooches, two rosettes, two silver finger rings and ceramics.
The coins satisfy the terms of the Treasure Act with regard to age and metal content. They are certainly more than 300 years old and at least 98 of them have precious metal content in excess of 10%.
On the balance of probabilities, we conclude that this hoard of constitutes a prima facie case of treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996), by being part of a group of precious metal coins and objects of the same find.
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T406
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 75
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 18.79 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Other reference: WP103
Treasure case number: 2012T406
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Pax seated left holding branch.
Reverse inscription: PON MAX TR P COS VI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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