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Unique ID: YORYM-EBFB66
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silvered copper alloy contemporary copy of a denarius of Trajan dating to the period AD 98 - 117 (Reece Period 5). Uncertain reverse type depicting unclear figure standing left holding sceptre/spear. Mint uncertain.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 98
Date to: Circa AD 117
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E05417
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: [------------] AVG GER DAC [---------]
Reverse description: Unclear figure standing left holding sceptre/spear
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE7549
Four figure Latitude: 53.93170241
Four figure longitude: -0.85919386
1:25K map: SE7549
1:10K map: SE74NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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