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Unique ID: BH-1D3C86
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy sestertius of 1st or 2nd century date.
Dimensions: 31.4mm diameter, 3.6mm thick. Weight: 18.53g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 1
Date to: Circa AD 200
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.6 mm
Weight: 18.53 g
Diameter: 31.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 17th March 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/104 - 34
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Head right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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