BH-9C3530: Roman coin: 1st or 2nd century Sestertius (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-9C3530

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily corroded copper-alloy Sestertius (probably) of 1st or 2nd century AD date. Measures 31.9mm in diameter, 3.8mm thick and weighs 17.95g.

Class: Sestertius (probably)

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 1
Date to: Circa AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 17.95 g
Diameter: 31.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 20th May 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/47 - 23

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Head right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Figure standing left.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Shillington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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