NMS-FBD406: Roman coin : cast sestertius of Severus Alexander

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COIN

Unique ID: NMS-FBD406

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Irregular cast copper alloy sestertius of Severus Alexander, reverse [...]II COS[...], figure standing left with cornucopia, casting seams clearly visible on edge, diameter approximately 28.5mm, weight 22.49g, c.AD222-70

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 222
Date to: Circa AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 22.49 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th August 2013 - Monday 16th September 2013

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 35713
Other reference: NMD092013

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Standing figure with cornucopia left
Reverse inscription: [...]II COS[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Contemporary copy (cast)

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Shouldham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF6808
Four figure Latitude: 52.64372579
Four figure longitude: 0.48164437
1:25K map: TF6808
1:10K map: TF60NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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