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COIN
Unique ID: NMS-8B832D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy as of Gordian III, Rome, reverse [...]COS II P P, emperor standing right with globe and spear, RIC IV.3, 305ff, AD240-4
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 240
Date to: Exactly AD 244
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 9th February 2016 - Monday 14th March 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 60304
Other reference: KLMD032016
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate bust, draped (from rear) right
Obverse inscription: IMP GORDIANVS[...]
Reverse inscription: [...]COS II P P
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Sporle with Palgrave (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TF8212
Four figure Latitude: 52.67513359
Four figure longitude: 0.69053506
1:25K map: TF8212
1:10K map: TF81SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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