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Unique ID: IOW-CAF897
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy as of Vespasian (AD 69-79). Probably minted at Lyon, AD c. 77-78. Reece period 4. RIC II (2nd ed) p. 146, cf 1228-9.
Obverse. [ ]; [Laureate] head right
Reverse. [?AEQVITAS AVGVSTI], (S) [C]; ?Aequitas standing left with (scales?) and rod
Diameter: 26.81mm. Weight: 9.52mm. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 77
Date to: Circa AD 78
Quantity: 1
Weight: 9.52 g
Diameter: 26.81 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Other reference: IOW2012-4-244
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: [Laureate] head right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: ?Aequitas standing left with (scales?) and rod
Reverse inscription: [?AEQVITAS AVGVSTI], (S) [C]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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