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Unique ID: DENO-9306B5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius of unclear 1st-2nd century AD date, c.AD 41-192. Unclear reverse type depicting two togate figures standing facing one another holding a globe(?). Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 192
Quantity: 1
Weight: 17.9 g
Diameter: 33.2 mm
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Other reference: CHFM 5443 (Exit 0503)
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Unclear bust left?
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two togate figures standing facing one another holding a globe(?)
Reverse inscription: [...], (S C) (in exergue)
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.