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BH-D7179A: Roman coin: copper-alloy coin of Caracalla (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-D7179A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A copper-alloy coin (uncertain denomination), probably of Caracalla, dating to the period AD 198-217 (Reece period 10).

Diameter: 21.3mm; thickness: 2mm. Weight: 2.68g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 198
Date to: Exactly AD 217

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 16/10 - 61

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Uncertain (copper alloy)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [ANTONINV](S PIVS AVG GERM)
Reverse description: Figure standing left, leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Tilsworth

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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