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Unique ID: IOW-E6A925
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
Notes:
The apparent inscription on the reverse does suggest Bizya in Thrace as the mint. However, snakes are only published for coins of Philip I and II (AD 244-9) (Varbanov 1723; Moushmov 3520). There are, however, a similar coin struck for Geta at Pautalia in western Thrace (SNG Cop. 9-10, pl. 14, no. 718). It is possible that this provided a prototype for a similar issue at Bizya.This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure case tracking number: 2007 T225-24
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 198
Date to: AD 212
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.04 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th April 2007
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Other reference: 2007 T225-24
Treasure case number: 2007 T225-24
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Uncertain
Ruler/issuer: Geta
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: ?bare-headed bust right
Obverse inscription: …TA - …
Reverse description: Coiled snake
Reverse inscription: ?(BYZ)[VH](NΩN)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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