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Unique ID: PUBLIC-F088C7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius of uncertain late-1st to early-2nd century AD type, possibly of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Uncertain reverse type, possibly depicting a seated(?) figure? Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 117
Date to: Circa AD 138
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Weight: 21.6 g
Diameter: 34.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th January 2018
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Hadrian
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 6 [117-138]
Obverse description: Unclear laureate(?) bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Uncertain reverse type, possible seated figure?
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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