SOM-15E845: Roman coin: Dupondius probably of Domitian

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-15E845

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy dupondius probably of Domitian dating to AD 81 to 96 (Reece period 4). Unclear reverse type depicting a seated figure facing left. 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 81
Date to: Circa AD 96

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.01 g
Diameter: 27.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th October 2018 - Monday 7th January 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 017848

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Domitian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Seated figure facing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Knoyle CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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: 4 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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