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COIN
Unique ID: GLO-1DDA23
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Denarius of Caracalla 198-209
This is a contemporary copy that has a copper alloy core with a sliver washed surface.
Obverse: laureate head right
Obverse inscription: ANTONINVS PIVS [...]
Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding staff
Reverse inscription: PROVID AVGG
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 198
Date to: Circa AD 209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.29 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 5122
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Caracalla
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: laureate head right
Obverse inscription: ANTONINVS PIVS […]
Reverse description: Providentia standing left, holding staff
Reverse inscription: PROVID AVGG
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Tewkesbury (District)
To be known as: Highnam
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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