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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-B9C4A2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman sestertius of Faustina II deified (AD 176-80, Reece period 8), probably AETERNITAS reverse depicting Aeternitas standing left holding globe surmounted by phoenix, and sceptre. Minted at Rome AD 176-80.
Reference: cf. RIC III p.349 no.1696 but obverse legend break appears to be S - T

The coin is exceedingly worn with considerable edge damage and surface loss.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 176
Date to: Circa AD 180

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 15.24 g
Diameter: 31.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Entry Form H4215

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Bust draped right
Obverse inscription: [DIVA F]AV[S-TINA PIA]
Reverse description: Probably Aeternitas standing left holding globe surmounted by phoenix, and sceptre
Reverse inscription: [AETERNITAS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Petersfield

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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