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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-FD7047
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy sestertius probably of Trajan.
Reverse: Standing figure with long palm; S C.
AD 103-11.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 103
Date to: Circa AD 111
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.2 g
Diameter: 31.13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2013
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Obverse description: Worn bust right.
Reverse description: Standing figure with long palm.
Reverse inscription: S C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Tarvin
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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