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COIN
Unique ID: BH-6C4894
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117-138); COS III (sacrificial implements) reverse; minted at Rome, AD 125-128.
Ref.: RIC Vol. II, p. 362, no. 198.
Dimensions: 18mm diameter, 2.3mm thick. Weight: 2.72g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 125
Date to: Exactly AD 128
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 2.72 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th March 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 12/78 - 8
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder.
Obverse inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse description: Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus.
Reverse inscription: COS III
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
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: Kimpton
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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