SF-4BFB13: SF-4BFB13: Roman coin: sestertius of Hadrian

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-4BFB13

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian, dating to the period AD 117-38 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type featuring a standing figure.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.63 mm
Weight: 19.67 g
Diameter: 32.28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 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: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: ...HADRIA...
Reverse description: Unclear standing figure
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: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Lackford

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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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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