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Unique ID: HESH-17C553
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy As of Trajan (98-117 AD) Probably stuck in Rome. The coin is too worn and corrorded to further refine classification. Reece Period: 5 (Trajanic 96-117)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 96
Date to: Circa AD 117
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Weight: 6.91 g
Diameter: 26.3 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laurate crowned bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP C] NER[VA T]RAIANO A[VG] GE[RM ...] IIII [....]
Reverse description: Lost due to corrosion and abrasion
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.