HAMP-A553F2: Roman coin: Sestertius of Hadrian

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-A553F2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A 2nd-century copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian, dating to the period c. AD 117 to 138 (Reece period 6). Uncertain reverse type depicting temple. Mint of Rome (probably).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 117
Date to: Exactly AD 138

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.1 mm
Width: 29.4 mm
Thickness: 4.25 mm
Weight: 19.66 g
Diameter: 31.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st June 2011 - Friday 30th September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3242

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

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: Probably
Obverse description: Head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Temple
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
Parish or ward: Thruxton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU2644
Four figure Latitude: 51.194633
Four figure longitude: -1.629302
1:25K map: SU2644
1:10K map: SU24SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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