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Unique ID: IOW-CCC7B6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius, possibly of Crispina dating to the period AD 180-183 (Reece period 9). Unclear reverse type depicting an unclear standing figure left. Mint of Rome.
Obverse: [ ](PIN?)[ ]; Draped bust right
Reverse: [ ... ]; Unclear standing figure left
Diameter: 30.2mm. Weight: 19.71g. DA=12:12.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 180
Date to: Exactly AD 183
Quantity: 1
Weight: 19.71 g
Diameter: 30.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-4-49
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Crispina
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ](PIN?)[ ]
Reverse description: Unclear standing figure left
Reverse inscription: [ … ]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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