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Unique ID: LVPL-860CC0
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver denarius of Faustina II (under Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-80), dating to AD 161-75 (Reece Period 8), CERES. Rome. RIC III, p. 268, no. 669.
Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; draped bust of Faustina right.
Notes:
This coin was found as part of Treasure Case 2012 T406, consisting of 101 Roman silver coins of the denomination known as a denarius (plural denarii ) and 2 copper alloy coins of the denomination known as a sestertius (plural sestertii). The earliest coin in the group is a legionary denarius of Mark Antony (issued c. 32BC-31BC) and the latest a denarius of Commodus dated to AD 190-191. The chronological spread is thus consistent with a hoard of late second century date. Also included in the hoard are 3 Roman trumpet brooches, two rosettes, two silver finger rings and ceramics.
The coins satisfy the terms of the Treasure Act with regard to age and metal content. They are certainly more than 300 years old and at least 98 of them have precious metal content in excess of 10%.
On the balance of probabilities, we conclude that this hoard of constitutes a prima facie case of treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996), by being part of a group of precious metal coins and objects of the same find.
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T406
Broad period: ROMAN
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 19.18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Other reference: C
Treasure case number: 2012T406
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Ceres seated left holding corn ears and torch
Reverse inscription: CERES
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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