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Unique ID: PUBLIC-2832B4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver denarius of the emperor Trajan dating to the period AD 98-117 (Reece Period 5). The obverse depicts a laureate head facing right and is inscribed [IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM]. The reverse is illegible. Mint of Rome. RIC II, pp. 245-247.
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Identified by Dr Sam Moorhead
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to Landowner
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 98
Date to: Exactly AD 100
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.89 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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Other reference: FLE 12 337
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: A laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: (IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM)
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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