NLM-07A1E3: Roman Coin: Denarius, possibly of Antoninus Pius

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-07A1E3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Denarius of an indeterminate Roman ruler, probably an Antonine (138-161) issue; worn and chipped. Probably Reece period 7.
Obverse description: possibly bare headed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [---]?VS[--]
Reverse description: Female figure draped standing left with right arm bent and spear or sceptre held near-vertically.
Reverse inscription: TR P [---]
Diameter: 16.1mm, Weight: 2.56gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 138
Date to: Exactly AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.56 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th September 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM40506

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: possibly bare headed bust right
Obverse inscription: [---]?VS[--]
Reverse description: Female figure draped standing left with right arm bent and spear or sceptre held near-vertically.
Reverse inscription: TR P [---]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: near Cleethorpes

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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

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