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Unique ID: SF-D2E2D4
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper-alloy Roman As of Antoninus Pius, dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reecde period 7). Uncertain reverse type, depicting female figure standing left holding rudder (possibly Fortuna). Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 161
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.48 g
Diameter: 22.44 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016
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SMR reference number: EKE 062
Other reference: Finders reference SS14-299
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Head right
Obverse inscription: [...]IVS P[...]
Reverse description: Fortuna standing left holding rudder
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: S C//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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