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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-2F84CA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD69-79) dating to c.AD 73 (Reece period 4).

The obverse shows a laureate bust facing right with only a partial incription, 'SPASIAN'. The reverse is worn showing Vespasian seated right holding a sceptre and branch. The inscription is almost illegible, possibly 'MAX IM'. Approximately one third of the coin has been broken off to the right of the bust between 1-4.

The coin is 17.63mm in diameter and weighs 2.2g.

A reference to similar coins can be found in Sears Vol.1, page 437, object numbers 2305 and 2308. Also, objects reference IOW-820225, GLO-36FA17 and SF -0E359B.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.39 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 17.63 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Decoration style: Figurative
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Partial inscription "SPASIAN"
Reverse description: Vespasian seated facing right, holding sceptre and branch.
Reverse inscription: Almost illegible, possibly "MAX IM"
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Sear : 1 2305

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Hunwick

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Sear, D.	1974	Roman Coins and their Values			437	2305/2308

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Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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