Record ID: HAMP-A5448A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and pierced possible lead coin or token, possibly a dupondius of Domitian (AD 81-96, Reece period 4). It is cast and uniface with a rough piercing near the edge scooped into the reverse with a knife. There is damage around the perforation. The metal is unusual - around the piercing it looks very similar to lead but elsewhere has the green-blue patina of copper alloy. Obverse: Radiate head right, possibly Domitian Reverse: 7-8mm scoop near edge resulting in very rough piercing about 3x2mm. Date: uncertain, possibly AD 81-96.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.