SWYOR-87DD32: Roman coin; illegible sestertius

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-87DD32

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy coin, an illegible sestertius dating from 23 BC - AD 260. The reverse is probably a standing figure but is indistinct. It has a diameter of 32.6mm diameter, 3.4mm thick and 19.8g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 23 BC
Date to: Circa AD 260

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 19.8 g
Diameter: 32.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2018 - Thursday 15th November 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3291

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-mid 3rd century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: (standing figure possibly)
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Rotherham (Metropolitan District)
District: Rotherham (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Wath (Metropolitan District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4400
Four figure Latitude: 53.49487141
Four figure longitude: -1.33823934
1:25K map: SE4400
1:10K map: SE40SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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