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Unique ID: KENT-51AD01
Object type certainty: Certain
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A highly worn and pitted copper-alloy Roman sestertius, c.AD 41-250, Reece Period 2-12. Uncertain reverse type.
Obverse: Bust right. Legend: Illegible. Reverse: Illegible. Legend: Illegible.
Measurements: 28.19mm in diameter, 2.76mm thick and 10.81g in weight.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 250
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.76 mm
Weight: 10.81 g
Diameter: 28.19 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Dupondius or as
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing female? figure with right hand up
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.