BERK-B8CC04: Roman coin: Sestertius of Hadrian

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-B8CC04

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), struck in Rome AD 128-138. Reece Period 6. Probably RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE SC reverse. c.f. Sear (1988) 1121.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 128
Date to: Circa AD 138

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.02 mm
Weight: 19.9 g
Diameter: 31.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Monday 31st March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2013.1064

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: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: HADRIANVS AVG COS III [PP]
Reverse description: Hadrian standing left raising kneeling Hispania
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
Parish or ward: Ardley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP5427
Four figure Latitude: 51.93889275
Four figure longitude: -1.21590213
1:25K map: SP5427
1:10K map: SP52NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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