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Unique ID: LANCUM-A0DD8E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A gold Roman aureus of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to the period c.AD 66-67 (Reece period 3) Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 154, no. 63.
Obverse: IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right.
Reverse: IVPPITER CVSTOS Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre.
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 66
Date to: Circa AD 67
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.9 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th August 2015
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Other reference: 50 Finds from Cumbria
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Aureus (Republic/Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Nero
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse description: Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre.
Reverse inscription: IVPPITER CVSTOS
RIC Identifier: RIC I (second edition) Nero 63
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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