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Unique ID: IOW-5FE8EC
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy as of Julia Mamaea (AD 222-235), dating to AD 226 (Reece period 11). VESTA], S C reverse depicting Vesta standing, head left, holding (palladium) and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome
Obverse: (IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA); Draped bust right, (wearing stephane)
Reverse: [VESTA], S C; Vesta standing, head left, holding (palladium) and vertical sceptre
Diameter: 26.2mm. Weight: 10.95g. DA=12:12.
BMC VI, p. 152, cf. 392
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 226
Date to: Exactly AD 226
Quantity: 1
Weight: 10.95 g
Diameter: 26.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th February 2015 - Sunday 15th February 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-5-18
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: As
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 right, (wearing stephane)
Obverse inscription: (IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA);
Reverse description: Vesta standing, head left, holding (palladium) and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: [VESTA], S C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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