PUBLIC-A6BDE1: A Sestertius possibly Faustina II AD 161-175

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-A6BDE1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy sestertius possibly of Faustina II dating to the period AD 161-175 (Reece Period 8). The obverse depicts a bust facing right and is inscribed [...]. The reverse depicts Diana standing holding torch in both hands and is inscribed [DIANA LVCIF/LVCIFERA S C]. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 344, cf. nos. 1628, 1630 & 1631. The style does suggest Faustina II, but this type was also struck for Lucilla (RIC III, p. 352, cf. nos. 1734-5).

Notes:

Could possibly be Lucilla

Identified by Dr Sam Moorhead

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 161
Date to: Circa AD 176

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 16 g
Diameter: 31 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th October 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FLE 11 152

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Diana standing holding torch in both hands
Reverse inscription: [DIANA LVCIF/LVCIFERA, S C]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III p. 344, cf. nos. 1628, 1630 & 1631

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford

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 during controlled archaeological investigation
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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