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Unique ID: HAMP-9073C6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman as, probably of Otacilia Severa (AD 244-9) (Reece Period 12), reverse: possibly [PIETAS AVG S C], figure (possibly Pietas) standing left holding possibly a patera. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 94, cf. no. 205b.
Measures 22-25mm, weighs 7.92g, die axis 12, very worn, corroded and damaged, has been pinched in a vice.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 245
Date to: Circa AD 249
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.92 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th December 2012 - Tuesday 26th February 2013
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Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3579
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Otacilia Severa
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ... ]
Reverse description: Figure (possibly Pietas) standing left holding possibly a patera
Reverse inscription: Possibly: [PETAS AVG, S C]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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