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A complete silver Roman denarius of Vespasian, dating to the period AD 77-79 (Reece period 4). IMP-XIX reverse type, depictingmodius with corn-ears. Mint of Rome.
RIC vol.II, no.110
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 77
Date to: Exactly AD 79
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.19 mm
Weight: 2.76 g
Diameter: 18.02 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st May 2017
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Certain
Obverse description: Head left
Obverse inscription: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse description: IMP-XIX in field, modius with corn-ears
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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