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Unique ID: DENO-C992F3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver denarius of Domitian, (AD 81-96AD). Minted in Rome AD 91. Reverse shows Minerva on prow advancing right with shield and javelin with possible owl to right. Reece period 4. Coin Reference: RIC II p148 no 171.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 91
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th August 2013
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Other reference: Derby ENQ32
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Domitian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head, right
Obverse inscription: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI
Reverse description: Minerva standing right, on prow, brandishing shield and javelin. Possible owl to right.
Reverse inscription: IMP XXI COS XV CENS PPP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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