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COIN

Unique ID: SF-FE5A06

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius, possibly of Faustina I, c.138-161 AD. The reverse face is missing most of its surface due to corrosion and wear.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 18.12 g
Diameter: 30.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Bare-headed bust right
Obverse inscription: []V[]
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Kedington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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