ESS-532EF4: A Roman copper alloy coin, probably an As, dating 1st-2nd century AD.

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Unique ID: ESS-532EF4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy coin, probably an As, dating 1st-2nd century AD. The coin is so worn it is impossible to determine any detail, though the letter C possibly appears in the field on the reverse. Also, the edge of the coin is surprisingly flat, with most copper coins of this date having more rounded edges. However, based on the size and composition of the coin it is most likely an early Roman As.

Dimensions: diameter: 28.86 mm; thickness: 3.64 mm; weight: 13.6g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: CIMS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.64 mm
Weight: 13.6 g
Diameter: 28.86 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 7870

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Illegible
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Illegible.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: C?
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
Parish or ward: Ashen (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL7441
Four figure Latitude: 52.04009328
Four figure longitude: 0.53555666
1:25K map: TL7441
1:10K map: TL74SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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

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