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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-4E2FC4
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy sestertius of Julia Mamaea, 225-235, Rome RIC IV pt II p.126 cf704.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Part of an extant museum collection
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 225
Date to: Circa AD 235
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 18.91 g
Diameter: 32.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st August 2004
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: BOS1855
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
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IVLIA MA[..]
Reverse description: venus standing holding apple and sceptre, child by her side
Reverse inscription: VENVS GENETRIX /SC
Status: Regular
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