ESS-03515E: A Roman copper alloy Sestertius, possibly of Titus (AD 79-81).

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Unique ID: ESS-03515E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy Sestertius, possibly of Titus (AD 79-81). The coin is incredibly worn, with only the right facing bust visible on the obverse and traces of two standing figures on the reverse. The reverse may represent Vespasian and Titus standing together (RIC II no. 161).

Dimensions: diameter: 26.21 mm; weight: 11.43g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 79
Date to: Circa AD 81

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 11.43 g
Diameter: 26.21 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Titus
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Obverse description: Bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Two figures, possibly Vespasian and Titus, standing facing each other.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Havering (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Upminster (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ5985
Four figure Latitude: 51.541505
Four figure longitude: 0.29140573
1:25K map: TQ5985
1:10K map: TQ58NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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