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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-2CA21B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy dupondius of unclear emperor dating to AD 1-200. Unclear reverse type possibly depicting chariot drawn by four horse (quadriga). Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 1
Date to: Circa AD 200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Weight: 8.23 g
Diameter: 25.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 017917
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Probably radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Unclear design, possibly a quadriga going left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 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: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Wembdon
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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