BH-4749C9: Roman coin: sestertius of Antoninus Pius (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-4749C9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy sestertius, probably of Antoninus Pius and dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse.

Diameter: 30.5mm; thickness: 4.5mm. Weight: 23.04g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 138
Date to: Exactly AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.5 mm
Weight: 23.04 g
Diameter: 30.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 21st August 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/106 - 2

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Female standing left, holding cornucopiae and [...].
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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