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Unique ID: PUBLIC-A2D4D9
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dupondius of an uncertain ruler dating to the period c AD 41-250 (Reece period 2-12). Obverse type radiate head/bust facing right; inscribed [...]. Reverse type unclear; inscribed [...].
Notes:
Identified by Dr Sam Moorhead
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to Landowner
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 8.06 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th November 2017
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Other reference: FLE17 1266
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head or bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Unclear
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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.
No references cited so far.