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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-2A5646
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 226
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 17.41 g
Diameter: 29.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2008
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Mamaea
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [I]VLIA MAMAEA AVGVS[TA]
Reverse description: Vesta standing facing left holding Palladium and sceptre
Reverse inscription: [V]E[STA] SC
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IV pt II 708
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Near Middleton on Sea
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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