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Unique ID: BH-344ED1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy sestertius of Diva Faustina I, dating to the period AD141 to 161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse. Mint of Rome.
Diameter: 29.3mm; thickness: 3.8mm. Weight: 16.3g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 141
Date to: Exactly AD 161
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 16.3 g
Diameter: 29.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/7 - 1
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: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: DIVA FA[VSTINA]
Reverse description: Female standing left.
Reverse inscription: Illegible. S-C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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