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COIN
Unique ID: BH-88DF64
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver denarius of the Roman Republic, moneyer L. Valerius Flaccus, 108-107 BC (Reece period 1). Mint of Rome. RRC 306/1; CRR 565; Sear 183.
Dimensions: 19.1mm diameter, 1.8mm thick. Weight: 3.51g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 108 BC
Date to: Exactly 107 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3.51 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 12/173
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Winged and draped bust of Victory right, 'C-shaped' countermark near nose.
Obverse inscription: 'XVI' monogram
Reverse description: Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy, apex before, corn-ear behind.
Reverse inscription: L. VALERI/(FLACCI)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Republican moneyer: Valerius Flaccus, L.
RRC Identifier: RRC 306/1
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: Huntingdonshire (District)
To be known as: Kimbolton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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