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COIN
Unique ID: BH-D7FBC1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Class: Sestertius
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 141
Date to: AD 161
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 26.27 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th August 2005
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters
Identified by: Mr David Thorold
Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 05/188 - 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DIVA FAVSTINA]
Reverse description: Eternity seated left, holding [phoenix and sceptre].
Reverse inscription: [AETERNITAS S C]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
- Mattingly, H. and Sydenham, E.A., 1936 Roman Imperial Coinage: Augustus to Vitellius London: Spink and Son Ltd no. 1103A ,
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