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Unique ID: SOM-11EF20
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 117 to 138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type depicting a female figure standing facing left holding a cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 117
Date to: Circa AD 138
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.6 mm
Weight: 20.55 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th June 2012
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Other reference: SCC reciept 22100
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
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head facing right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Female figure standing facing left holding a cornucopiae in left hand and with right arm stretched out.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.