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Unique ID: WILT-79D003
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver Roman denarius of Vespasian dating to the period AD 69-79 (Reece period 4), VESTA reverse type depicting Vesta standing left. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 69
Date to: Circa AD 79
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.74 g
Diameter: 17.45 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4156
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [IMP] CAES VESP AVG PM [...]
Reverse description: Vesta standing left
Reverse inscription: VE[S] TA
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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