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Unique ID: DENO-B05615
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Roman Coin: Complete but worn copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138). Fortuna seated reverse type. Minted AD 118.
Coin Reference: cf. RIC volume II, number 551.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 118
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.3 mm
Weight: 23 g
Diameter: 33.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th September 2012 - Friday 30th November 2012
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Other reference: Derby E7386
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG]
Reverse description: Fortuna seated left holding cornucopiae & rudder, S-C.
Reverse inscription: [PONT MAX TR P COS II] //FORT RED (in exergue)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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