BERK-6D21A8: Roman coin: Denarius of Commodus

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Unique ID: BERK-6D21A8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete silver denarius of Commodus (AD 179-192) dating to the period AD 187-188. Aequitas reverse. Mint of Rome. RIC 164.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 187
Date to: Circa AD 188

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.13 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2013.941

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Commodus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left, holding scales & cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Inkpen (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3663
Four figure Latitude: 51.36492976
Four figure longitude: -1.48429115
1:25K map: SU3663
1:10K map: SU36SE
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

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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