OXON-759643: Roman coin: Denarius of Trajan

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Unique ID: OXON-759643

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117) dating to the period AD 108. Reece Period 5. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC reverse type depicting Roman standing left with victory and spear. Mint of Rome. RSC 68.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 108

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.4 mm
Width: 19.9 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2018.581

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right, drapery on right shoulder
Obverse inscription: IMP TRIANO AVG GE[...]
Reverse description: Roma standing left with victory and spear
Reverse inscription: COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO [PRINC]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chaddleworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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