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Unique ID: SF-725135
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete silver Roman denarius struck by Claudius I (AD 41-54), in the name of Nero Claudius Drusus, dating to the period c.41-45 AD (Reece period 2). [DE-GE-R]-MA-NIS reverse type depicting Two shields, two spears, two trumpets and a vexillum. Half of the coin is missing due to old breaks. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 125, no. 74.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 45
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 17.06 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2013
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 2 [41-54]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head left
Obverse inscription: [N]ERO CLAVDIVS DRVSV[...]
Reverse description: Two shields, two spears, two trumpets and a vexillum
Reverse inscription: [DE-GE-R]-MA-NIS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
RIC Identifier: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 74
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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