Record ID: PUBLIC-3B62AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear ruler, possibly an empress (Faustina I?), dating to the late-1st to 2nd centuries AD, c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type depiciting a standing figure left(?), S-[C] in the field. Probably mint of Rome. The coin appears to have been deliberately cut in half, a large notch to one edge of the flan perhaps indiciating more than one attempt was made to cut the coin.
Created on: Saturday 8th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-582A1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman probable as or dupondius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD type, dating to the period AD 41-260. Both faces are illegible due to wear and corrosion. The coin weighs 5.3g with a diameter of 21mm and 2.6mm thick.
Created on: Sunday 12th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanging Field', grid reference and parish protected.