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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-8EAEF2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 100 to 200 (Reece periods 5-9). Uncertain reverse type depicting a figure seated left. Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 29.3 mm
Width: 27.5 mm
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Weight: 10.2 g
Diameter: 29.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22373
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
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure seated left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Mid Devon (District)
To be known as: Sampford Peverell CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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