ASHM-779C18: Roman coin; sestertius of Hadrian

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-779C18

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete, very worn copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian, dating to the period AD 125-128. Reece Period 6. Unreadable reverse legend, but features Neptune standing left with foot on object. Mint of Rome. RIC II 634/635/652.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 125
Date to: Circa AD 128

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 22.1 g
Diameter: 32.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 30th August 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD060

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]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head, right.
Obverse inscription: (Unreadable)
Reverse description: Neptune, naked, standing left with right foot raised on unidentifiable object, holding trident in left hand and dolphin(?) in right.
Reverse inscription: (Unreadable)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : II 634/635/652

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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