SF-1051EF: Roman coin: sestertius of Hadrian

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-1051EF

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to 119-121 (Reece Period 6). Probably [PROVIDENTIA DEORVM] reverse type depicting Emperor standing to front, looking left towards eagle flying, raising arm and holding scroll. Mint of Rome. As RIC II, p. 415, no. 589.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 119
Date to: Circa AD 121

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.13 mm
Weight: 21.31 g
Diameter: 33.06 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: RLM 084
Other reference: Finds reference SS15 288

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
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAESAR TRAIAN]VS HADRIANVS AVG[ P M TR P COS III]
Reverse description: Emperor standing to front, looking left towards eagle flying, raising arm and holding scroll
Reverse inscription: [PROVIDENTIA DEORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC II Hadrian 589A
Reverse mint mark: S C//-
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : II p. 415, no. 589.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Rendlesham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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