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A silver Roman denarius of Caracalla (AD 198-217) as caesar, dating to the period AD 196-198 (Reece period 10). [DESTIN]ATO [IMPERAT] reverse type depicting a Lituus, apex, bucranium, and simpulum. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.1, p. 212, no. 6; BMC, p. 52, no. 193.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 196
Date to: Circa AD 198
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.63 mm
Weight: 2.34 g
Diameter: 17.86 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: M AVR ANTON-[CAES PONTIF]
Reverse description: Lituus, apex, bucranium, and simpulum
Reverse inscription: [DESTIN]ATO [IMPERAT]
RIC Identifier: RIC IV Caracalla 6
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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