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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-645134
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy As of Faustina II, possibly DIANA LVCIFERA reverse, Rome mint, AD 161 - 175.
RIC III, p.344, no.1630.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 161
Date to: Circa AD 175
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.5 g
Diameter: 24.7 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Female bust right
Obverse inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Diana standing right holding torch with both hands
Reverse inscription: [DIANA LVCIFERA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Burton Fleming
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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