SUSS-C6C354: Roman coin : Two coins corroded together

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-C6C354

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Two copper alloy Roman sestertii coins fused together on their reverse sides. Both obverse faces are showing.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 27 BC
Date to: Circa AD 260

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 2
Thickness: 8.01 mm
Weight: 32.28 g
Diameter: 30.15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st November 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Wittersham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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