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Unique ID: BM-F01EA2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn silver denarius of Caracalla dating to the period AD 196 to 198 (Reece period 10). MARTI VLTORI reverse type depicting Mars advancing right. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, Pt I, p. 213, no. 11.
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SF 5291
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 196
Date to: Exactly AD 198
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.46 g
Diameter: 16 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]CAES PONTIF
Reverse description: Mars advancing right holding trophy and spear
Reverse inscription: MAR[TI VLTO]RI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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