BERK-9EF6B2: Roman second century sestersius

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-9EF6B2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy ?sestersius coin (Roman 2nd century 96-192AD). Dimensions: diameter: 24.92mm; weight: 4.78g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 96
Date to: AD 192

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.78 g
Diameter: 24.92 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure standing.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Thame

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Returned to finder.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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