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Unique ID: SUSS-239FA0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy silvered or silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Julia Soaemias dating to the period AD 218 to 222 (Reece period 10). VENVS CAELESTIS reverse type depicting Venus seated left holding apple and sceptre; at her feet, a child. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt. 2, p. 48, no. 243.
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 218
Date to: Circa AD 222
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 12.9 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th October 2013
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Soaemias
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [J]VLIA SOAEM[IAS]
Reverse description: Venus seated left holding apple and sceptre; at her feet, a child.
Reverse inscription: V[ENV]S CAE[LESTIS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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