SOM-5DF579: Roman coin: dupondius of uncertain ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-5DF579

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy dupondius of uncertain ruler, probably of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty, probaby dating to c. AD 97-168. Uncertain reverse type, Rome mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 97
Date to: Circa AD 168

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.33 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019984

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: unclear
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
Parish or ward: Misterton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST4408
Four figure Latitude: 50.86877657
Four figure longitude: -2.79717523
1:25K map: ST4408
1:10K map: ST40NW
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

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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