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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-646238
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy sestertius of Faustina I (commemorative), c. AD 141-61 Rome Obv: [?DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA]; veiled bust right. Rev: [ ] S C; possibly a standing figure or eagle left Reece 7
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: AD 161
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 24 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Veiled bust right.
Obverse inscription: [?DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA]
Reverse description: Possibly a standing figure or eagle left.
Reverse inscription: [ ] S C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Malton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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