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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-64D0D2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Roman copper alloy Dupondius, 24mm in diameter, 4mm thick with a weight of 11.21grams. The coin is in fair condition, but has lost its edges. It has a green patina with some corrosion.
Notes:
Sear 5034, RIC 1232
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 178
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 11.21 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 26th December 2003
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 1157
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Caesar)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Obverse description: Right facing bearded radiate bust
Obverse inscription: none present
Reverse description: Standing female, Aequitas, figure with cornucopia, altar at feet
Reverse inscription: none present
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Frisby on the Wreake (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK7116
Four figure Latitude: 52.73698059
Four figure longitude: -0.94987459
1:25K map: SK7116
1:10K map: SK71NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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