Record ID: BERK-72DBF4 - ROMAN coin

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Unique ID: BERK-72DBF4

A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), who was murdered with her son in AD 235. Mint of Rome, possibly in AD 232. Sear (1988) No. 2317; RIC IV Severus Alexander No. 668.

Notes:

This is an uncommon coin in good condition

Class: Sestertius

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 222
Date to: Exactly AD 235

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 3.25 mm
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 25.81 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Julia Mamaea [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Bare headed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGV[STA]
Reverse description: Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopiae with child at feet
Reverse inscription: FECVNDITAS AVGV[STAE] S C
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular

Coin references

Sear : 1988 2317
RIC : IV 668

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Oxfordshire
District: West Oxfordshire
Parish: Northmoor

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP4202
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 11th June 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Anni Byard - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Anni Byard - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2010.97

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