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Unique ID: YORYM-1CA3B5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Sestertius of Lucilla, VESTA S C, Rome mint, AD 164 - 169.
RIC III, p.355, no.1779.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 164
Date to: Circa AD 169
Quantity: 1
Weight: 21.3 g
Diameter: 32.6 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Lucilla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Female bust right
Obverse inscription: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Reverse description: Vesta veiled standing left by altar holding simpulum and palladium
Reverse inscription: VESTA S C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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