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Unique ID: SOM-FE9D67
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver denarius of Julia Mamaea dating to the period AD 222 (Reece period 11). IVNO CONSERVATRIX reverse type depicting Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre with peacock at feet left. Mint of Rome. RIC IV pt II, pg98, no.343. The top of the coin has been damaged slightly (5%) and this is an old break.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 222
Date to: Circa AD 222
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.66 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th March 2012
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Other reference: SCC receipt 021788
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 facing right.
Obverse inscription: [IV]LIA M[AM]AEA AVG
Reverse description: Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre with peacock at feet left.
Reverse inscription: IV[NO] CONSERV[ATRIX]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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