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Unique ID: BERK-446C73
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman as of Nero (AD 54-68). Victory advancing left holding shield on reverse. Possibly Lyons mint, c. AD 65. Reece period 3.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 65
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 10.7 g
Diameter: 27.88 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011 - Tuesday 1st November 2011
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Other reference: 2011.538
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare bust right
Obverse inscription: NERO CLAD CAESAR AVG GER PM TRP IMP [PP]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding shield inscribed SPQR
Reverse inscription: S-C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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