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Description: | A ceramic / terracotta coin mould for the production of forgeries of Roman coins. It is probably the mould for the reverse of a Severan period denarius (c. AD 193-235), although it is possible that it is for the reverse of a radiate (c. 260-96) - it is not for a 4th century nummus.The mould is cylindrical. The coin impression is just below centre. Above it are two impressions, apparently for lugs from the mould for the obverse of the coin. Between the impressions is a funelled channel to allow the flow of molten metal into the mould. The mould is of considerable size, a good deal larger than most ceramic coin moulds that have been found.It is not possible to identity the type employed. There are illegible letters and an unclear standing figure, possibly a Victory advancing left.Weight: 49.62g; Height 15mm; Diameter 42mm.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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