SF-238A75: SF-238A75: Roman coin: sestertius of Trajan

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-238A75

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy sestertius of Trajan, dating to the period AD 98-99. TR POT COS II P P reverse type, depicting Pax seated left holding branch & sceptre. Minted in Rome.

cf RIC, Vol II, page 272, no. 384-5

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 98
Date to: Exactly AD 99

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 20.5 g
Diameter: 33.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 2nd April 2015

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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: Trajan
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 5 [96-117]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM
Reverse description: Pax seated left holding branch & sceptre.
Reverse inscription: TR POT COS II P P, SC in ex.
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: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Brandon

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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