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Description: | Modern copper alloy button or cufflink copying a Roman coin. The button has a slightly concave back with a raised rim and the stub of a attachment loop. The front has a laurate bust of Nero facing left with the legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TP [PPP]. This copies a type from dupondii of Nero such as RIC 519. The button/cufflink is much smaller than the true dupondius however, the writing is less regular and the rough surface shows it has been cast rather than struck. It is a modern replica or novelty piece and was recorded for general interest.
It is 17.8mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.93 grams. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Burnett, Laura - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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