Record ID: LANCUM-4BD7B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of the Civil War period, dating to AD 68 (Reece period 3). Reverse type depicting the legend SP.QR within an oak(?) wreath. Mint of Gaul. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 209, no. 73b var; cf.BMC p. 297, no. 31 This rare coin was struck by Vindex, governor of Gallia Lugdunensis, during his revolt against Nero in March-May AD 68. The rebellion failed, but led to further revolts and the fall of Nero later in June 68. Vindex struck a number of different issues of coins in Gaul, although they are generally very rare. This is one of only 18 coins struck during the Civil Wa…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.