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Unique ID: LVPL-06F245
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Antoninvs Pivs, (138-192AD).
Obverse: IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS; laureate head right.
Reverse: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Fides standing left holding corn-ears and dish of fruit.
RIC 12.
Rome AD138.
Notes:
This object 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.
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 138
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 17.62 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th June 2012
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Other reference: 1
Treasure case number: 2012T406
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS
Reverse description: Fides standing left holding corn-ears and dish of fruit.
Reverse inscription: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.