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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-B7EF73

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Exactly 25 BC
Date to: Circa AD 10

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.54 g
Diameter: 15.18 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: B15-987

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Tasciovanus
Tribe: Trinovantes
Geographic provenance: British Eastern
British Museum Catalogue type: 1728-1735x
Van Arsdell Type (VA): 1882.01
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 2748
Mint or issue place: Verulamium |
Obverse description: A bearded bust facing right, with an annulet in front
Obverse inscription: [TASC DIAS]
Reverse description: A centaur going right playing pipes, with VIR beneath
Reverse inscription: VIR
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain