BH-C71AF6: Roman coin: Early 2nd century Dupondius (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-C71AF6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman coin - probably an early 2nd century Dupondius. Measures 25.7mm diameter by 2.7mm thick and weighs 9.62g.

Class: Dupondius (probably)

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 150

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 9.62 g
Diameter: 25.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st March 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 06/45 - 11

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Head right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: No remaining detail.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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