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Coin
Unique ID: SOMDOR-C6ED32
Object type certainty: Certain
Roman copper alloy dupondius/as of Augustus, minted in Rome by the moneyer M. Sanquinius, c. 17 BC. RIC I, no. 342
Notes:
This coin was found during building work in the 1930s in Taunton. Such coins are very rare as site-finds in Britain and it is possible that this is not an ancient loss.
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: 17 BC
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 2.46 mm
Weight: 9.34 g
Diameter: 26.62 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius or as [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Augustus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Inscription within wreath
Obverse inscription: AVGVSTVS/TRIBUNIC/POTEST
Reverse description: Inscription around large S C
Reverse inscription: M SANQVINIVS Q F III VIR AAAFF S C
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: South West
County: Somerset
District: Taunton Deane
Parish: Taunton
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: ST2224
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Method of discovery: Building work
[scope notes]
General landuse: Other [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Built over [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1930 - Monday 1st January 1940
Personal details
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Recorded by: Dr Naomi Payne
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Identified by: Dr Naomi Payne - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Sam Moorhead - [view all attributed records]
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Audit data
Created:
Thursday 17th November 2005
Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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