Roman Bronze Coin

This type of coin didn't reach Scotland in antiquity, and wasn't legal tender outside North Africa.  It was probably lost by someone who brought it here as a souvenir in relatively modern times rather than it having been dropped by someone during the Roman period.
Object no :
SACO001a; SACO001b
Collection :
Craft, industry and trade
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Euhesperides (Benghazi)
Dimensions :
D 18mm
Materials :
bronze
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
2087 SAC
Copyright :
South Ayrshire Council
2 Fmedia2 F38102 F2009

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