BH-EC0A10: Roman coin: sestertius of Hadrian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-EC0A10

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn copper-alloy sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138). Measures 33.5mm in diameter, 3.4mm thick and weighs 23.13g.

Class: Sestertius

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 117
Date to: AD 138

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 23.13 g
Diameter: 33.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th September 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/183 - 1

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAESAR TRAIANV]S HADRIAN[VS AVG...
Reverse description: Unclear.
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: Houghton Conquest

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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