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Unique ID: SOM-D51138
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy sestertius of unclear emperor dating to the period AD 41 to 200. Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure. Unclear mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 200
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 11.77 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th November 2012
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Other reference: SCC reciept 22096
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: Probably
Obverse description: Probably draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing female figure facing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
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.