WMID-F6B58E: Roman: Incomplete probable Dupondius of uncertain Emperor

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Unique ID: WMID-F6B58E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete probable copper alloy Dupondius of uncertain Emperor, of first to third Century AD dating. Reece Period uncertain. Reverse type uncertain but probably depicts a standing figure. Mint uncertain.

Diameter: 25.8 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 5.3 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 1
Date to: Circa AD 250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 5.3 g
Diameter: 25.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th September 2020 - Wednesday 30th September 2020

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Possible radiate crown. Bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Possible standing figure
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Lichfield (District)
Parish or ward: Shenstone (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK1205
Four figure Latitude: 52.642611
Four figure longitude: -1.82409109
1:25K map: SK1205
1:10K map: SK10NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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