BERK-218651: Roman coin : sestersius, probably of Antoninus Pius

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-218651

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy coin: sestersius of possibly Antoninus Pius (AD138-161) Dimensions: diameter 29.74mm; weight 16.87g

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 138
Date to: AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 16.87 g
Diameter: 29.74 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate and draped, bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Soldier right with shield and standard
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Bucklebury

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Returned to finder.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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