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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-D17E60
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman coin; silver denarius of Faustina I (Diva), Rome mint, Ceres with torch CONSECRATIO reverse. Minted AD141-161.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: Circa AD 161
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: DENO ENQ58
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse description: Ceres standing left, holding right hand up in greeting and torch
Reverse inscription: CONSECRATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Sedgebrook Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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