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Unique ID: FASAM-2D809B
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Copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina II, under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-75) (Reece Period 8), MATRI MAGNAE, S C, Cybele seated right, holding drum, between two lions. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 346, no. 1663
The record has a temporary holding record. The diameter is c. 30mm. A weight is needed.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 161
Date to: Exactly AD 175
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 30 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Cybele seated right, holding drum, between two lions
Reverse inscription: (MATRI MAGNAE), S C
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
4 Figure: TL5835
Four figure Latitude: 51.99097946
Four figure longitude: 0.29971956
1:25K map: TL5835
1:10K map: TL53NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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