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Unique ID: SOM-ED3C6B
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy dupondius or as possibly of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 138 to 161 (Reece Period 7). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure. Minted at Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 138
Date to: Exactly AD 161
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 10.02 g
Diameter: 29.4 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16738
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Dupondius or as
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing female figure facing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible, S/C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.