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Unique ID: ESS-AEF864
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96), dating AD 92. Both sides are very worn but the reverse is likely [IMP XXI] COS XVI CENS [P P P],Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at her side. RIC no. 730.
Dimensions: diameter: 17.98 mm; weight: 3.31g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 92
Date to: Circa AD 92
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.31 g
Diameter: 17.98 mm
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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
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAES ]DOMIT AVG GERM [P P TR P XI]
Reverse description: Laureate bust of Domitian right.
Reverse inscription: [IMP XXI] COS XVI CENS [P P P]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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