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Unique ID: DENO-955E63
Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded copper-alloy sestertius of an uncertain 1st to 2nd century AD ruler dating to the period circa AD 50-250. Uncertain reverse probably showing a standing figure.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 18.5 g
Diameter: 33.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2013 - Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Other reference: DENO ENQ23
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Possible standing figure
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.