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Record ID: LEIC-766366
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of the Civil Wars, AD 68-9, Mint of Gaul. RIC I, p. 208, no. 59. The coin is in good condition, is 19mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 2.24g.
This very 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 14 coins struck during the Civil Wars of 68-9 (which are not directly attributed to Galba, O…
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