NMS-240401: Roman coin : semis of Trajan

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COIN

Unique ID: NMS-240401

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A worn copper-alloy Roman coin of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably a semis, dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). Reverse is completely worn flat making the type illegible. Mint of Rome. The coin has a diameter of 21mm and weight of 5.35g,

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 103
Date to: Circa AD 117

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.35 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013 - Friday 18th October 2013

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 58957
Other reference: RC102013

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Semis
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]RAIANO OP[...]
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Narborough (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7511
Four figure Latitude: 52.66845675
Four figure longitude: 0.58658418
1:25K map: TF7511
1:10K map: TF71SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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