OXON-BB33D1: Roman coin: Dupondius of Nero

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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-BB33D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A worn copper-alloy Roman possible dupondius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Illegible reverse type. Mint of Rome.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 117
Date to: Circa AD 138

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 26.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2019.247

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Obverse description: Radiate(?) and draped(?) bust right
Obverse inscription: [...] HAD[...]
Reverse description: Unclear, possible figure advancing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
Parish or ward: Merton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP5719
Four figure Latitude: 51.8666749
Four figure longitude: -1.17358811
1:25K map: SP5719
1:10K map: SP51NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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