SF-6C327C: Roman coin: sestertius of an uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-6C327C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of an uncertain emperor, probably dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. Reverse type and obverse illegible; very poor condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.25 mm
Weight: 15.14 g
Diameter: 34.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th April 2018

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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
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Obverse description: Unclear
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Unclear
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: -
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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