WREX-F958B8: Uncertain enarius, probably imperial (post AD43)

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COIN

Unique ID: WREX-F958B8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Uncertain denarius, probably Imperial (post AD43, probably 1st-2nd).Obverse has an unidentified bust facing right.The reverse appears to have a horse and rider facing left.

Diameter: 18.6mm; weight: 2.3g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th August 2017 - Monday 14th August 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Wrexham museum entry receipt 1188

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Unidentified bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Horse with rider facing left
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Wales (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wrexham (Unitary Authority)
District: Wrexham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Sesswick

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting.

References cited

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Recording Institution: WREX
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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