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Unique ID: PUBLIC-E69E7A
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy dupondius or as of Gordian III dating to the period AD 238-244 (Reece Period 12). The reverse type depicts a standing figure. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 238
Date to: Exactly AD 244
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.48 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Other reference: FLE 14 888 (5501)
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Dupondius or as
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: A bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]GORD[...]
Reverse description: A standing figure
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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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