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Unique ID: IOW-E78ED5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy sestertius of Maximinus I (AD 235-8), dating to AD 236 (Reece Period 11); FIDES MILITVM; Fides standing facing, head left, holding standard in each hand; Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p. 144, no. 43; BMC VI, p. 228, nos. 63-4. Treasure case 2007 T225 (not Treasure).
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T225
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 236
Date to: AD 236
Quantity: 1
Weight: 8.81 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th April 2007
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Other reference: 2007 T225-28
Treasure case number: 2007T225
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Maximinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing facing, head left, holding standard in each hand
Reverse inscription: FIDES MILITVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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