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COIN
Unique ID: NMS-EDDFF1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Chopped portion of a copper alloy sestertius, probably of Trajan or Hadrian, neat chisel cut across, 32mm long, weight 14.98g, 98-138
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 98
Date to: Exactly AD 138
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 32 mm
Weight: 14.98 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 24th April 2013 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 28370
Other reference: DDMD052013
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
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Bust right
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Barnham Broom
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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