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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-858259
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius, possibly of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to the period c.AD 54-68 (Reece period 3). Illegible reverse type. Unclear mint.
Diameter: 26.73mm; thickness: 3.39mm; weight: 11.08g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 54
Date to: Circa AD 68
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.39 mm
Weight: 11.08 g
Diameter: 26.73 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Nero
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: [...] AVG [...]
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Lancaster (District)
To be known as: Near Over Kellet
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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