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Description: | A Roman copper alloy coin, possibly a dupondius or as, of uncertain Emperor. The bust of the emperor in profile facing right is visible on the obverse. A standing figure is visible on the reverse. The coin has been perforated at 3 o'clock on the obverse, the perforation being so close to the edge it has worn away making the hole open. The coin has a mid-light green patina.It is difficult to know whether the coin was modified whilst it was in circulation or at a later date. Perforated Roman coins have been known from Early Medieval contexts, though it cannot be known with this example. This type of coin however dates from the early roman period into the 3rd century.Dimensions: diameter: 25.85 mm; diameter of perforation: 4.41 mm; weight: 5.97g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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