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Unique ID: PUBLIC-00C8F8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy sestertius of the emperor Trajan dating to the period c AD 98-100 (Reece Period 5). The obverse depicts a laureate head facing right and is inscribed [...]GERM[...]. The reverse is illegible. Mint of Rome. The title GERM was present on coins of Trajan from AD 98 to 103, after that changing to GER..
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 98
Date to: Circa AD 100
Quantity: 1
Weight: 14.48 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Other reference: FLE 13 452 (4203)
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: A laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]GERM[...]
Reverse description: [...]
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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