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COIN
Unique ID: NMS-A71BFE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy sestertius of Gordian III, Rome, reverse Jupiter standing left with sceptre, slight wear, AD238-44
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 238
Date to: Exactly AD 244
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th May 2016 - Wednesday 8th June 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 50275
Other reference: AMD062016
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate bust, draped (from rear), eight
Obverse inscription: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse description: Jupiter standing left with sceptre
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Dereham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TF9914
Four figure Latitude: 52.68711934
Four figure longitude: 0.94284499
1:25K map: TF9914
1:10K map: TF91SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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