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COIN
Unique ID: NMGW-391B9D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy coin
Probably Faustina II sestertius but otherwise uncertain
17.4g, much worn and corroded
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 17.4 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NMWPA 2013.74.2
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: the Vale of Glamorgan (Unitary Authority)
District: the Vale of Glamorgan (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Wenvoe (Community)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: ST1072
Four figure Latitude: 51.43981874
Four figure longitude: -3.29626369
1:25K map: ST1072
1:10K map: ST17SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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