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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-D8A75C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69 - 79) dating to the period AD 70 (Reece Period 4). Reverse type [COS ITER T-R] POT Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus. RIC II, part I (second edition): 29.

The coin has a fragmented blacked surface with silver showing through.

The coin is 17.73mm in diameter, 1.86mm thick, weighing 2.5g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2020T802

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 70
Date to: Circa AD 70

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.86 mm
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 17.73 mm

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2020T802

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP] CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus.
Reverse inscription: [COS ITER T-R] POT
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

RIC : II 29

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

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

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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