ESS-0EF203: ESS-0EF203 Roman coin: denarius of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-0EF203

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Roman silver coin: Denarius of uncertain emperor, dating 40-240AD. Diameter 15.84mm, 1.99mm thick, weight 2.1 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 40
Date to: AD 240

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.99 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 15.84 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th September 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: rally ticket no 736

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust, right
Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse inscription: Seated figure, left

Reverse mint mark: Illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Castle Hedingham CP

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Castle Hedingham Rally
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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