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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-C3AA07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy
Coin. Sestertius, possibly of Faustina I (138-161), Reece period 7.
Obverse description: Long necked bust draped right.
Reverse description; Figure advancing right carrying transverse spear or sceptre, little wings at shoulders; CR suggests possibly Mars.
Cliff Reeves kindly examined this coin, whose obverse side is partially encrusted.
Diameter: 31.6mm, Weight: 19.01gms, die axis: 12.
Class: Sestertius, possibly of Faustina I (138-161)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 138
Date to: Circa AD 161
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 19.01 g
Diameter: 31.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 21st June 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM19885
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
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Long necked bust draped right
Reverse description: Figure advancing right carrying transverse spear or sceptre, little wings at shoulders; possibly Mars
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
To be known as: Northern Lincolnshire
References cited
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