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Unique ID: SF-754706
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy as of Otacilia Severa (AD 244-249) dating to AD 248 (Reece Period 12), MILIARIVM SAECVLVM reverse type depicting low column / cippus. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p.93, no. 199b. This coin celebrates the 1000th Anniversary of the Foundation of Rome (753 BC).
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 248
Date to: Exactly AD 248
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.33 g
Diameter: 23.31 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2020 - Friday 18th September 2020
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Otacilia Severa
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG,
Reverse description: Low column / cippus
Reverse inscription: MILIARIVM SAECVLVM, S C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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