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Unique ID: WILT-3A0511
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman silver denarius of Galba (AD 68-69), dating to the period c.AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). Spanish mint. HISPANIA reverse type depicting Hispania standing left, holding Victory and spear. Spanish mint. cf.RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 233, no. 21 but with left facing bust. BMC 193, RSC 79.
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 68
Date to: Circa AD 68
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.98 g
Diameter: 16.87 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5128
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Galba
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Mint or issue place: Spain
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head left
Obverse inscription: GALBA IMP
Reverse description: Hispania standing holding Victory and spear
Reverse inscription: HISPANIA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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