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Unique ID: WMID-B61B86
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Republican silver denarius issued by L. Hostilius Saserna in 48 BC (Reece period 1). L. HOSTILIVS SASERNA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right with winged cauduceus, palm branches and trophy. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 463, no. 448/1a.
This coin has numerous countermarks. On the obverse, there is a cresental countermark on the head of the female figure; the number LXXI on the neck; and a triangular countermark in the right field. On the reverse, there appears to be a further crescental countermark.
Diameter: 18.17 mm
Thickness: 1.86 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Evidence of reuse: This coin has numerous countermarks. On the obverse, there is a cresental countermark on the head of the female figure; the number LXXI on the neck; and a triangular countermark in the right field. On the reverse, there appears to be a further crescental
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 48 BC
Period of reuse: ROMAN
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.86 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Diameter: 18.17 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Female head right wearing oak-wreath and diadem
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Victory advancing right holding trophy and caduceus
Reverse inscription: [...] ASERNA [...]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Republican moneyer: Hostilius Saserna, L.
RRC Identifier: RRC 448/1a
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TF0071
Four figure Latitude: 53.22664085
Four figure longitude: -0.50351577
1:25K map: TF0071
1:10K map: TF07SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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