NARC-CB1304: NARC-CB1304 : Denarius : Uncertain Moneyer

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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-CB1304

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of uncertain moneyer, possibly dating to the period c.140-130 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, uncertain legend or control mark behind head. Reverse: [R](OM?)[A] / [...], Quadriga right, wheel behind, uncertain figure riding. Probably mint of Rome.

Diameter: 18.00mm, Thickness: 1.77mm, Weight: 3.3g

RRC p. 278, no. 248 for a similar obverse and reverse combination.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 140 BC
Date to: Circa 130 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.77 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Helmeted head of Roma right, uncertain legend or control mark behind head
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Quadriga right, wheel behind, uncertain figure riding
Reverse inscription: [R](OM?)[A] / [...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RRC : 248

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: Wellingborough (District)
Parish or ward: Irchester (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9266
Four figure Latitude: 52.28445016
Four figure longitude: -0.65274437
1:25K map: SP9266
1:10K map: SP96NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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

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