BH-923A28: Roman coin: dupondius or As of Faustina I (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-923A28

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy dupondius or as, probably of Faustina I, dating to the period AD c. 141 - 161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse. Mint of Rome.

Diameter: c. 25mm. Thickness and weight not recorded*

Notes:

*Identified from finder's emailed photograph.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: Exactly AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/84 - 1

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius or as
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Veiled bust right
Obverse inscription: D[IVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA]
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Brickendon Liberty

Spatial coordinates

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

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Updated: 10 years ago

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