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COIN
Unique ID: BH-C1E9B5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy sestertius of probable 2nd century date.
Dimensions: 31.9mm diameter, 3.6mm thick. Weight: 18.81g.
Class: Sestertius
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.6 mm
Weight: 18.81 g
Diameter: 31.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd January 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/1 - 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: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Head right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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