SOM-D51138: Roman coin: sestertius of unclear emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-D51138

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find 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 actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 11.77 g
Diameter: 29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th November 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 22096

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: South Petherton CP

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

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

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