YORYM-D84BD3: Roman Coin : Denarius probably of Faustina I

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-D84BD3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver denarius probably of Faustina I, uncertain reverse, Rome mint, AD 138-175.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 175

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Female bust right
Obverse inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse description: Standing figure
Reverse inscription: [----]TA [---]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Wiggington

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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