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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-75B1B4
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An extremely worn pierced copper alloy disc of uncertain date. Although no detail remains on either side, this disc is the right size and thickness to have been a Roman As or Dupondius. It is possible to see abrasion lines where the surface has either been cleaned recently or perhaps where the surface detail was smoothed away. The possible coin has been modified; it is pierced with a circular hole on one end, presumably to facilitate suspension as a pendant. The patina is of a deep even green colour, the quality of which is in keeping with coins from the Roman imperial period. Because of the lack of detail it is uncertain whether this was initially a coin and whether then this object was used for suspension rather than mounting or another type of secondary use. It measures 26.5 mm long, 24.6 mm wide, 3 mm thick and weighs 7.38 grams.
Evidence of reuse: Pierced with circular hole, presumably for suspension.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Period of reuse: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 26.5 mm
Width: 24.6 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 7.38 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th February 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PastfindersI
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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