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Unique ID: DOR-C4B942
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A copper alloy dupondius of Faustina the Elder (AD 138 - 141). Issued after her death in AD 141. Dating to AD 141 - 161 (Reece period 7) /AVGVSTA SC reverse showing Pieta standing left by an altar, right hand raised and holding a box of incense. Mint of Rome.
Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1161
Date: Roman
Diameter: 26.44mm
Weight:14.45 g
Die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: Circa AD 161
Quantity: 1
Weight: 14.45 g
Diameter: 26.44 mm
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Other reference: SCMS 019542
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust facing right, hair waved and coiled on top of head, draped
Obverse inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse description: Piets standing left by an altar, raising right hand, holding box of incense in left.
Reverse inscription: AVGVSTA SC
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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