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Unique ID: SF-624EB7
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A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian, c.125-128 AD (Reece period 6). Reverse: []SC, Hadrian standing left at entrance of temple on right showing four columns, addressing a group of five citizens, three prows on podium of temple. Mint: Rome. Similar to RIC II, p. 424, no. 640.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 125
Date to: Circa AD 128
Quantity: 1
Weight: 27.46 g
Diameter: 32.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2014
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: []ADRIANVS[]
Reverse description: Hadrian standing left at entrance of temple on right showing four columns, addressing a group of five citizens, three prows on podium of temple
Reverse inscription: []SC
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//SC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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