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Unique ID: IOW-DB6173
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and worn Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as, probably of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Obverse: [...]; Head or bust right
Reverse: [...]; Illegible
Diameter: 24.5mm. Weight: 6.34g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 117
Date to: Exactly AD 138
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.34 g
Diameter: 24.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th March 2016 - Sunday 6th March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-8-7
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Dupondius or as
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Head or bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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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