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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-8BC0AA
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver plated copy of a denarius possibly of Caracalla dating to the period AD c196-217 (Reece period 10). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure probably of the emperor facing left holding a reversed spear in his right hand and Victory on a globe in his left hand and with a branch to the left. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 196
Date to: Circa AD 217
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.98 g
Diameter: 18.74 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: WHM4234
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding a reversed spear in his left hand and Victory on a globe in his right hand and with a branch to the left.
Reverse inscription: [PONTIFEX TR P II]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Broad Town
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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