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Unique ID: LVPL-237A87
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
Lead or gun-metal cast of a Sestertius of Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander (222-35AD). Type as RIC IV, pt. 2, p. 122, no. 657. It is hard to say whether this is a contemporary or modern copy. Cast coins were produced in the 3rd century, often called "Limesfalsa", singular "Limesfalsum". However, this piece is apparently not made from copper alloy, but from a lead or zinc based alloy. To make a more considered judgement, the Finds Adviser would need to see this coin.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 222
Date to: AD 235
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2006
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Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Orbiana
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG
Reverse description: Alexander and Orbiana standing facing each other, clasping r. hands
Reverse inscription: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM, S C
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Contemporary Copy (Limesfalsum)
Status qualifier: Possibly
4 Figure: SJ5183
Four figure Latitude: 53.341617
Four figure longitude: -2.737409
1:25K map: SJ5183
1:10K map: SJ58SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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