SF-15BBFB: Roman coin: denarius of Antoninus Pius.

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-15BBFB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A fragment of a silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to AD 138-161 (Reece Period 7). Reverse type unclear depicting a seated figure left. Mint of Rome.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.58 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th January 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [ANTON]INVS AVG [...]
Reverse description: Unclear seated figure left.
Reverse inscription: C[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Monks Eleigh

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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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