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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-D21173
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman dupondius or as of uncertain ruler (AD 43 - c. 250). Uncertain reverse type possibly depicting a seated figure. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 250
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 6.2 g
Diameter: 23.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E8184
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius or as
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head or bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Possible seated figure left.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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