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COIN
Unique ID: BUC-799231
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn copper alloy sestertius, probably of Crispina, dating to AD 180-183 (Reece Period 9). Reverse depicts figure standing left holding cornucopia.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Retained by finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 180
Date to: Exactly AD 191
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.86 mm
Weight: 18.82 g
Diameter: 30.85 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 13th March 2007
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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: Crispina
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure standing left holding cornucopia
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: Three Rivers (District)
To be known as: Sarratt
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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