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Unique ID: LVPL-0725B8
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Vitillius, (AD69).
Obverse: VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P; laureate head right.
Reverse: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA; Libertas standing facing, head right.
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 69
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 18.46 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th June 2012
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Other reference: 2
Treasure case number: 2012T406
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vitellius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Reverse description: Libertas standing facing, head right.
Reverse inscription: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: 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.