Record ID: LEIC-52D522
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period c.AD 98-102 (Reece period 5). Reverse type depicting Vesta seated left holding patera and torch. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 245, no. 9 for the probable reverse type. 
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2CE800
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), possibly a plated copy, dating to the period c. AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, DAC CAP (in exergue) reverse type depicting a Dacian seated left on a pile of arms. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 251, no. 98. The coin has extensive corrosion and flaking to both faces, which might indicate this is possibly a contemporary plated copy.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-0395D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn and possibly base silver Roman denarius, probably of Julia Soaemias (AD 218-222), dating to the period c.AD 218-222 (Reece period 10). Probably VENVS CAELESTIS reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding apple and vertical sceptre, star in left field(?). Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV.2, p. 48, no. 241 Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 2.2 g Diameter: 18.4 mm A few bubbles of corrosion are visible on the surface, indicating this may be either a base or potentially a plated denarius.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-330720
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to c. AD 67-8 (Reece Period 3), possibly [IVPPITER CVSTOS or SALVS], figure seated left with linear feature - spear or Jupiter or chair of Salus.  Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 154, cf. nos. 69 and 71-2. Diameter: 18.3 mm Weight: 2.38 g
Created on: Saturday 4th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-BFE414
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Carausius, dating to c.AD 286 - 293 (Reece Period 14). Obverse: IMP CARAVSIVS P II II G; Laureate, draped and cuirassed right Reverse: PAX AVG; Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre Mintmark: * - // - RIC V, pt 2 - The coin probably dates to early in Carausius' reign, c. AD 287. It is a new variety. The end of the obverse legend is blundered, either representing F AG or AVG. However, the coin is probably regular. The mintmark * - // - is known for one piece (IO?VI CO[ ... ]VATIO, Emperor and Jupiter) (RIC V.5 no. 217). A…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-84509B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver-plated contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), possibly dating to the period c.27 BC-AD 14 (Reece period 1). Unclear reverse type possibly depicting clasped hands. Unclear mint prototype.  Diameter: 13.2 mm Weight: 0.97 g  
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-356EC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece Period 1), PONTIF [MAXIM], Pax seated right holding branch and sceptre. Prototype Mint of Lyon. RIC I, p. 95, cf. no. 30 Diameter: 18.1mm Weight: 1.76 g Both official and contemporary copies of this issue are quite common finds in Britain.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EFEEB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete plated contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61) (Reece Period ), [ ... ], unclear figure standing left. Prototype mint probably Rome. The metal looks base and there appear to be traces of plating on the reverse. Diameter: 15 mm Weight: 
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-937E3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver Roman denarius of Septimus Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 202 (Reece Period 10). COS III P P reverse type depicting Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand. This coin is very base and is possibly an irregular (plated?) copy rather than a base silver issue. Prototype of the Mint of Laodicea ad Mare. cf. RIC IV.1, p. 163, no. 526. Diameter: 17.5 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinoulton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-ADDB14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), probably a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 69-79 (Reece Period 4). PON MAX TR P COS V reverse type depicting Vespasian, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in extended left. Prototype of the mint of Rome. Approximately 30% of the coin is missing between 6-9o'clock when viewed from the obverse side; both faces appear to be slightly double struck. This coin seems to combine an obverse of AD 73 (cf. RIC II (2nd ed.), no. 546) with a reverse typ…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-6D66C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver Roman denarius of Caracalla (AD 198-217), dating to the period c.AD 206-210 (Reece Period 10). LIBERALITAS AVG VI reverse type depicting Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.1, p. 235, no. 158. Diameter: 16.62 mm Weight: 1.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-FF6568
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A probably contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Caracalla (AD 198-217), dating to c. AD 199-211 (Reece Period 10), PART MAX P M TR P VI (P P) or VI(II), Two captives seated either side of trophy. Prototype Mint probably Rome. This coin is problematic because the obverse type and general reverse type were not used together. Furthermore, the reverse legend is not a normal one, the closest being a PART MAX P M TR P VIIII(?) 'barbarous' piece in the BM (RIC IV, pt 2, p. 263, no. 328). The coin does appear quite base. Diameter: 19.31 mm Weight: 2.88 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ratcliffe on Soar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-40F4A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to the period 2 BC - AD 4 (Reece period 1). C L CAESARES (in exergue), AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicting Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing holding shields, with spears behind; above, simpulum and lituus. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. As RIC I (second edition), p. 55, no. 207. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 3.09 g
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-C12703
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A plated Roman silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 71 (Reece Period 4). IVDAEA DEVICTA, reverse type depicting Judaea with hands bound standing left in front of palm tree. Prototype of the mint of Lyon. cf. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 140, no. 1120 for the reverse type. This appears to be a contemporary plated copy with shortened obverse legend that is found on early denarii at Rome and on aurei at Lyon in AD 70. Diameter: 17.5 mm Weight: 2.11g Die Axis 6
Created on: Monday 13th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-A826AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Geta (AD 209-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus, dating to the period c.AD 200-202 (Reece Period 10). PRINC IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, a trophy. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.1, p. 316, no. 18. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 3.29 g Die Axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-A9D7AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Geta (AD 209-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, dating to the period c.AD 198-200 (Reece period 10). Probably SEVERI PII AVG FIL reverse type depicting a Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum, an sprinkler. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV.1, p. 314, no. 3. Diameter: 17 mm Weight: 1.15 g
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-48FF36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Otho (AD 69), dating to AD 69 (Reece Period 3). SECVRITAS P R, reverse type depicting Securitas standing left holding wreath and sceptre. Mint of Rome. The coin is in good but worn condition, is 19mm in diameter and weighs 2.91g. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 260, no. 8.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Saturday 25th April 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-4702AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver Roman denarius, possibly a contemporary copy of a coin of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 196-211 (Reece period 10). Reverse type depicting Genius standing left sacrificing out of a patera over an altar and holding corn ears. Prototype of the mint of Rome. Cf. RIC IV.1, p. 101, no. 87 passim for the reverse type.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-16BCD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period c.AD 223 (Reece period 11). P M TR P II COS P P reverse type depicting Salus seated left feeding snake rising from altar. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.2, p. 73, no. 32.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-719243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver denarius of Galba (AD 68-69), dating to the period c.AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). DIVA AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Livia standing left, holding patera and long vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.) p. 242, no. 189.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nuneaton', grid reference and parish protected.