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Unique ID: HESH-752D0E
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
The remains of a heavily eroded copper alloy Roman coin, most probably a sestertius of unknown 1st or 2nd century emperor. The surface of the coin has laminated and ais heavily pitted with much surface loss.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 80
Date to: Circa AD 230
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 14.77 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
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Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 01505
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Reverse description: Possible standing figure
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.