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Unique ID: BM-EFA8F6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A denarius of Julia Mamaea, dating to the period AD 222 to 235 (Reece period 11). VENVS GENETRIX reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding apple and sceptre. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV, Pt II, p. 99, no. 356.
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SF 5216
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 222
Date to: Exactly AD 235
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.73 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Mamaea
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
Reverse description: Venus standing left holding apple and sceptre; at her feet, a Cupid
Reverse inscription: VENVS GENETRIX
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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