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Unique ID: WILT-7F6E0E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina I dating to the period AD 138 - 161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse type depicting a female figure standing left. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 138
Date to: Exactly AD 161
Quantity: 1
Weight: 14.02 g
Diameter: 28.34 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4349
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...] AVGVS[TA]
Reverse description: Female figure standing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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