SOM-2A84AE: Roman coin: as of Faustina II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-2A84AE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper-alloy as of Faustina II dating to the period AD 145 to 146 (Reece period 7). Probably VENVS S-C reverse type depicting Venus standing left leaning on a column and holding an apple. Rome mint. Cohen 271.

Notes:

Possible Coin of British Association: Faustina Felicitas

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 145
Date to: Exactly AD 146

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 9.62 g
Diameter: 25.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd March 2015 - Monday 11th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 17085

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina II under Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: FAVSTINA - [...]
Reverse description: Female figure standing facing left, right arm bent, hand raised, left elbow leaning on a column.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Charlton Mackrell CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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