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Unique ID: NLM-E96C7E
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Sestertius, possibly of Antoninus Pius (138-161), possibly mint of Rome, Reece period 7
Obverse description: Bust laureate right, forked pendant beard, long neck.
Obverse inscription: [---]L ANTONI NVS AVG PIVS [--]
Reverse description: Female figure standing left with cradled cornucopiae, right hand extended.
Diameter: 28.3mm, Weight: 17.33gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 138
Date to: Exactly AD 161
Quantity: 1
Weight: 17.33 g
Diameter: 28.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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Other reference: NLM41632
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate right, forked pendant beard, long neck
Obverse inscription: [---]L ANTONI NVS AVG PIVS [--]
Reverse description: Female figure standing left with cradled cornucopiae, right hand extended.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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