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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-15171C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), probably dating to the period c.AD 130-138 (Reece period 6). Reverse type depicting a standing female figure left. Mint of Rome.
Diameter: 27.7mm, Weight: 18.00gms, die axis: probably 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 117
Date to: Circa AD 138
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 18 g
Diameter: 27.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 9th January 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM31686
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
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Unclear female figure standing left
Reverse inscription: [...], S C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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