BH-75E777: Roman coin: sestertius of Faustina I

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Unique ID: BH-75E777

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina I, posthumous issue of AD 141-161; AVGVSTA S C (Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch) reverse; mint of Rome. Ref.: RIC Vol III, p. 162, no. 1116. Measures 32.5mm in diameter, 3.8mm thick and weighs 21.1g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 141
Date to: Exactly AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 21.1 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th December 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/21 - 22

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

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: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: DIVA FA[V]STINA
Reverse description: Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch.
Reverse inscription: [AVGV]STA S-C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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