BERK-EB4C47: Silver denarius of Tiberius

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-EB4C47

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to c. AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Female figure seated right, holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Lugdunum.

The coin is struck off centre with some fritting to rim.

Dimension – diameter = 18.98mm, thickness = 1.83mm, weight = 3.3gm.

RIC I, p. 95, no. 30. Reece Period 1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2021T104

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 14
Date to: Circa AD 37

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.83 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 18.98 mm

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2021T104

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tiberius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [TI CAESAR] DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse description: Female figure seated right, holding branch and sceptre.
Reverse inscription: PONTIF MAXIM
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 1
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

RIC : I 30

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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