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Unique ID: WMID-CB10BF
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy sestertius of Faustina I deified (AD 141 to AD 161), dating to the period AD 141 to AD 161 (Reece Period 7). Reverse type uncertain but probably depicts a female standing figure. Mint of Rome.
Diameter: 28.1 mm
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 17.0 g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: Circa AD 161
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 17 g
Diameter: 28.1 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 right
Obverse inscription: DIVA FAV[ ]
Reverse description: unclear. possible female standing figure
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SK0806
Four figure Latitude: 52.65167356
Four figure longitude: -1.88318162
1:25K map: SK0806
1:10K map: SK00NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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