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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-3C5560
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy sestertius of Faustina I, issued after her death in AD 141 (Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]). The obverse is probably [DIVA AVGVS]TA FAVSTINA. The reverse is possibly [AETERNIT]AS S C, showing Providentia standing left with sceptre and globe (?) . Mint of Rome. (RIC 2 (Antoninus), 1109).
The diameter is 29mm and the weight 21.85g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 21.85 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th June 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse inscription: [DIVA AVGVS]TA FAVSTINA
Reverse description: Providentia standing left with sceptre and globe
Reverse inscription: [AETERNIT]AS S C
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Eden (District)
To be known as: PENRITH
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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