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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-A649D8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 221
Date to: AD 235
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.52 g
Diameter: 19.19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008 - Sunday 1st June 2008
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: OEF 5210
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Mamaea
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust, left
Obverse inscription: IVLIA MAMA[EA] AVG
Reverse description: Venus holding helmet and sceptre, with shield at feel
Reverse inscription: VENVS VICTRIX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
- RIC : IV pt II p 99 no 357.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Colchester CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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