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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-B35305
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A contemporary cast copy (limesfalsum) of a copper alloy as of the emperor Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). The obverse depicts a laureate head facing right and is inscribed [...]. The reverse appears to depict an unclear standing figure and is inscribed [...]. Mint of Rome. Find of Note.
Notes:
Coin of British Association: Antoninus Copy
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 161
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 12th October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: FLE 13 627
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Obverse description: A laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Probably an unclear standing figure
Unclear figure
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 6 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: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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