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COIN
Unique ID: SF-EEE7AE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Julia Mamaea, dating to the period 222-235 AD (Reece period 11). Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 222
Date to: Exactly AD 235
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.75 mm
Weight: 10.89 g
Diameter: 30 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Mamaea
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Obverse description: Female bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]A M[...]
Reverse description: Unclear standing figure
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Copdock and Washbrook
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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