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Unique ID: LEIC-03CD71
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy sestertius of Julia Domna, dating to AD 196-211 (Reece Period 10), HILARITAS S C. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 208, no. 855.
Subsequent action after recording: Part of an extant museum collection
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 196
Date to: Circa AD 211
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.09 mm
Weight: 16.8 g
Diameter: 30.84 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st August 2006
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Other reference: BOS1927
Museum accession number: X.A7.2009.35.0
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Domna
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [IVLIA AVGVSTA]
Reverse description: Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: [HILARITAS S C]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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