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Unique ID: SF-0C1CDA
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver Roman denarius of Nerva (AD 96-98), dating to AD 97 (Reece Period 5). AEQVITAS AVG[VST] reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As RIC II, p. 224, no. 13.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 97
Date to: Exactly AD 97
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.87 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
Diameter: 17.46 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th November 2019
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Nerva
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP NERVA CA]ES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: AEQVITAS AVG[VST]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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