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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-8E6A13
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 117-138 (Reece Period 6), uncertain reverse type depicting two standing figures (one female), possibly Hadrian and Felicitas. Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 117
Date to: Circa AD 138
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 9.26 g
Diameter: 25.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4155
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [H]ADRIA[NVS ...]
Reverse description: Two standing figures facing each other. Figure on right probably Hadrian with right arm outstretched toward figure on right. Figure on right female, possibly Felicitas.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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