SF-B1694C: Roman coin: Denarius of Caracalla

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-B1694C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver denarius of Caracalla (AD 197-217), dating to the AD 198 (Reece Period 10). MINER. VICTRIX reverse type depicting Minerva standing left, holding Victory and spear, shield at feet and trophy behind.Mint of Rome. As RIC IV pt. I, p. 215, no. 25a.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 198
Date to: Circa AD 198

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.31 g
Diameter: 18.83 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: RLM 081
Other reference: Finders reference SS14-148

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP[. C]AE. M . AVR.ANT AVG[...]
Reverse description: Minerva standing left, holding Victory and spear, shield at feet and trophy behind.
Reverse inscription: MINER. VICTRIX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
RIC Identifier: RIC IV Caracalla 25A
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV pt. I, p. 215, no. 25a.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Rendlesham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Updated: 6 years ago

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