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Description: | A scattered hoard or purse group of two silver Roman coins; denarii of Vespasian (AD 69 - AD 79) and Titus (AD 79 - AD 81) found only three feet apart. (Digital images recorded by PAS)1. denarius of Vespasian (AD 69 - 79), AD 75 (Reece Period 4). Probably PON MAX TR P COS VI reverse showing Pax seated left holding olive branch. Mint of Rome. Compare Sear Volume I number 2301. 19.61mm diameter, 1.88mm thick, 2.59g. The coin surface is pitted. Ref.: RIC II.1, 772, p.1142. denarius of Titus (AD 79 - 81) as Augustus, AD 80 (Reece Period 4). TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P reverse showing a trophy between two captives. Mint of Rome. Compare Sear Volume I number 2511. 17.95mm diameter, 2.22mm thick, 2.77g. The edge of the coin is chipped. Ref.: RIC II.1, 102, p.206These coins were probably deposited in the ground at the same time, and are more than 10% silver, so together they meet the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.
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