WREX-FA7DF7: Complete but worn Roman sestertius of uncertain Antonine empress, 2nd century AD.

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COIN

Unique ID: WREX-FA7DF7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Complete but worn copper alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Faustina I (died AD 141), dating to c. AD 141-61 (Reece Period 7), possibly [AETERNITAS S C], Aeternitas seated left [holding phoenix on globe and sceptre]. Mint of Rome. RIC III, pp. 161-2, cf. nos. 1103A-B.

Diameter: 33.6mm; weight: 20.17g

Die axis: 2

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: Circa AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 20.17 g
Diameter: 33.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 20th September 2021 - Thursday 23rd September 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 210923TA

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Seated female facing left, possibly Aeternitas (holding phoenix on globe and sceptre)
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III pp. 160-1, cf. nos. 1103A-B

Spatial metadata

Region: Wales (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wrexham (Unitary Authority)
District: Wrexham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rossett

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting.

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Recording Institution: WREX
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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