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COIN

Unique ID: BH-8144F1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy as of Philip I, dating to the period AD 244-249 (Reece Period 12). AEQVITAS AVGG S C reverse depicting Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (III), p. 89, cf. no. 166b.

Dimensions: 23.6mm diameter, 3.7mm thick. Weight: 10.63g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 244
Date to: Exactly AD 249

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Weight: 10.63 g
Diameter: 23.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/39 - 70

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Philip I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, [draped and cuirassed] bust right, [seen from behind].
Obverse inscription: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [AEQVI]TAS AVGG S-C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV, pt 3 p. 89, no. 166b

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Clothall

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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