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Unique ID: ESS-797301
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy quadrans of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61), dating to AD 143-4 (Reece Period 7), TR POT COS III S C, Cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 118, no. 714.
Dimensions: 17.07 mm; weight: 1.77g.
This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 143
Date to: Exactly AD 144
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.77 g
Diameter: 17.07 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Quadrans
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: [ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P]
Reverse description: Cornucopia
Reverse inscription: TR POT COS III 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: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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