Record ID: DUR-2F84CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD69-79) dating to c.AD 73 (Reece period 4). The obverse shows a laureate bust facing right with only a partial incription, 'SPASIAN'. The reverse is worn showing Vespasian seated right holding a sceptre and branch. The inscription is almost illegible, possibly 'MAX IM'. Approximately one third of the coin has been broken off to the right of the bust between 1-4. The coin is 17.63mm in diameter and weighs 2.2g. A reference to similar coins can be found in Sears Vol.1, page 437, object numbers 2305 and 2308. Also, objects refer…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hunwick', grid reference and parish protected.