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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-36492D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy dupondius or as of Faustina the younger or Lucilla dating to the period AD 147 - 175 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse type probably depicting a standing or seated figure. Unclear mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 147
Date to: Circa AD 175
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 12.55 g
Diameter: 26.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th March 2017 - Saturday 20th May 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 17368
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: Faustina II
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Draped bust facing right, hair in bun at back of the head
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Unclear, possibly standing or seated figure with drapery hanging down over left arm
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Winsham CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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