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COIN
Unique ID: KENT-5B2018
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A complete Roman silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96), dating to AD 92 (Reece period 4). IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P reverse type depicting Minerva left holding vertical spear in right hand, left hand on side. Mint of Rome. RIC II, Domitian 169 (second edition RIC II no. 733).
Measurements: 18.59mm in diameter, 2.11mm thick and 2.89g in weight.
Discussion: This find of two Roman silver coins (this coin and KENT-9C0DD5) of the same (close) date from the same field (c. 78m apart) in all probability relates to the same loss or depositional event. They are an isolated find in an area that has, to our knowledge, produced no other Roman coins or objects. Whether this is a dispersed hoard, votive deposit or purse loss it is not possible to be sure.
Notes:
This coin was found in close proximity to another similalry dated and preservered Denarius of Domitian (KENT-9C0DD5), with no other Roman finds in the vicinity they may therefore relate to a single depositional event and thus consitute possible treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2018T242B
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 92
Date to: Circa AD 92
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.11 mm
Weight: 2.89 g
Diameter: 18.59 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2018T242B
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
Obverse description: laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XXI
Reverse description: Minerva left holding vertical spear in right hand, left hand on side
Reverse inscription: IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
RIC Identifier: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 733
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : II Domitian 169
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Folkestone and Hythe (District)
To be known as: Elham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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