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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-2DBB02
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete silver denarius of Caracalla (AD 196-217), dating to c. AD 204. Reece period 10. Mint of Rome. Sol reverse, RIC 55; RSC 415a; BMC p. 204.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 204
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 23rd September 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2013.968
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse description: Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe and reversed spear
Reverse inscription: PONTIF TR P III
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Woodstock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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