SUR-1B9C73: Roman coin: Denarius of Caligula

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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-1B9C73

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A fine silver denarius of Caligula (AD 37-41), dating to AD 37-38 (Reece Period 1). Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 108, no. 2; BMC I, p. 146, nos. 4-5.

Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS; Bare head of Caligula right

Rev. Radiate head of Augustus facing right between two stars.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 37
Date to: Circa AD 38

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.27 g
Diameter: 18.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd July 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 12-1055

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caligula
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Bare head of Caligula right
Obverse inscription: C CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR POT COS
Reverse description: Radiate head of Augustus facing right between two stars
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
RIC Identifier: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : I p. 108, no.2

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Grayshott (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU8635
Four figure Latitude: 51.107856
Four figure longitude: -0.772942
1:25K map: SU8635
1:10K map: SU83NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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