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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-FD6BE7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy as, probably a limes falsum, of Gordian III (AD 238-244) dating to the mid third century AD. Unclear reverse type depicting figure standing left. Mint uncertain.
Obverse: IMP GORD[...]; Laureate, draped bust right
Reverse: Figure standing left
Diameter: 22.9mm. Weight: 7.68g. DA=12:12.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 238
Date to: Circa AD 244
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.68 g
Diameter: 22.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2013-2-434
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP GORD[…]
Reverse description: Figure standing left
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary Copy (Limesfalsum)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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