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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-12D312
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman dupondius of Vespasian dating to the period AD 77-78 (Reece period 4), reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding shield inscribed SPQR. Mint of Lyons. RIC no 757b.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 77
Date to: Exactly AD 78
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.83 g
Diameter: 28 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 2879
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head of Vespasian facing right
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAES] VESPASIAN AVG [...]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding shield inscribed SPQR
Reverse inscription: S C
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Salisbury
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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