LANCUM-703444: Roman coin: Denarius of Domitian (obverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-703444

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman silver denarius of Domitian dating from AD80.

Obv: Bust right C[AESAR DIVI F DOMITIAN]V[S COS VII]

Rev: Minerva advancing right, with shield and javelin PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS

Ref:RIC II 41, RSC 381a

Mint of Rome.

NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.

http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s2674.html#RIC_0268[titus]

Ref (Wildwinds): Domitian Denarius, RIC 268 (RIC [1962] -) (Titus), RSC 381a, BMC 86

Domitian Denarius. 80 AD. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Minerva advancing right, wielding javelin and holding shield at the ready. BMC 86.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 80
Date to: Circa AD 80

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21 mm
Width: 22 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th April 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

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: Bust right
Obverse inscription: C[AESAR DIVI F DOMITIAN]V[S COS VII]
Reverse description: Minerva advancing right, with shield and javelin
Reverse inscription: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 41
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Holt

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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