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A copper-alloy sestertius of the emperor Hadrian dating to the period AD 119-121 (Reece period 6). The obverse depicts a laureate head or bust facing right. The reverse depicts Hadrian standing left looking towards an eagle and is inscribed [PROVIDENTIA DEORVM SC]. Mint of Rome. RIC II p 415, no. 589a-b. This is a scarce coin.
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 119
Date to: Exactly AD 121
Quantity: 1
Weight: 15.05 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
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Other reference: FLE 12 319
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: A laureate head or bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Hadrian standing left looking towards an eagle
Reverse inscription: [PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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