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Unique ID: SF-CBC1F8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to AD 147-175 (Reece Period 8). Reverse type depicting an unclear standing figure; S-[C] across the fields. Probably mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 147
Date to: Circa AD 175
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.75 mm
Weight: 17.84 g
Diameter: 29.96 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Other reference: Finder's reference: M F
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Female standing figure left; S-[C] across the fields.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: S-[C]//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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