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Unique ID: LANCUM-78DD15
Object type certainty: Certain
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Early Roman sestertius of Galba dating from AD 68.
Obv: SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P
Rev: EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS within a wreath
Ref: RIC 1(2) (Galba), 385/6
Note (David Shotter pers comm): Whilst his denarii are quite commonly found in the North West, the aes issues are much less so. This coin was a deliberate attempt by Galba to link himself with the memory of Augustus.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 68
Date to: Exactly AD 68
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 22 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th April 2014
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Galba
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 3 [54-68]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: bust right
Obverse inscription: SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse description: EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS within a wreath
Reverse inscription: EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.