BERK-05CB3B: Roman coin: Republican denarius

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-05CB3B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete but worn silver Roman Republican denarius, probably of the moneyer L. Julius Bursio, dating to the period c.85 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory in a quadriga right holding reins in left hand and wreath in right. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 368, no. 352/1.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 85 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2018.241

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: Certain
Obverse description: Head of Neptune, right, trident control mark behind
Reverse description: Victory in a quadriga right holding reins in left hand and wreath in right
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Republican moneyer: Iulius Bursio, L.
RRC Identifier: RRC 352/1a
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Goring

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector during controlled archaeological investigation
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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