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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-E6D90E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy sestertius of Lucilla, (164-169). Reverse: [...]; worn figure standing. Reece period 8.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 164
Date to: Circa AD 169
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 15.6 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2015 - Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Lucilla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: […]
Reverse description: Worn figure standing.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
District: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Penzance
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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