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Unique ID: SF-A8FDF6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly Antonine in date (perhaps Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 138-180. Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a seated(?) figure left. Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 180
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 10.59 g
Diameter: 31.36 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antonine (uncertain)
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Unclear laureate or bare headed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Seated(?) figure left
Reverse inscription: [...]
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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