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Unique ID: SUR-973180
Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded Roman copper alloy as, probably of Gordian III and dating to AD 238-244. Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure, left with staff. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 238
Date to: Circa AD 244
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 4.82 g
Diameter: 22 mm
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Other reference: FLE20 1455
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]VG
Reverse description: Standing figure, left, with staff.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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