HESH-F33CA4: Roman coin: As of early Roman date of unknown emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-F33CA4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin, probably an As of early Roman (1st - early 3rd century) date. The coin is heavily abraded with a brown corrosion product adhered to one face. This means that no identifiable characteristics are present.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 50
Date to: AD 230

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Weight: 9.27 g
Diameter: 26.3 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Wellington

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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