ASHM-347994: Roman coin; as of Vespasian

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-347994

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy as of Vespasian, dating to the period AD 71. Reece Period 4. Reverse type FORTVNAE REDVCI SC. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed) 302.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 71
Date to: Exactly AD 71

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD099

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head, right.
Obverse inscription: (IMP CAES) VESPASIAN AVG COS (III)
Reverse description: Fortuna standing left, holding branch (and rudder on globe?) and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: FORTVNAE REDVCI SC
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : II.1 (2nd ed) 302

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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