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Unique ID: IOW-1694D2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear ruler, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type, possivly depicting a seated figure left? Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 260
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 15.11 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 26th March 2022
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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: Unclear bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Seated figure left?
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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