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COIN
Unique ID: SWYOR-3B8353
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman silver coin: a denarius of Julia Mamaea dating from AD227 (Reece period 11), reverse legend VESTA, the reverse depicting Vesta, standing left, holding patera and transverse sceptre. Rome mint. References: Sear, volume 2, number 8218; RIC IV, 362.
The coin is 18.8mm in diameter and 2mm thick. It weighs 1.96gm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 227
Date to: Exactly AD 227
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 1.96 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th February 2015 - Thursday 6th August 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2652
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
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: A diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea, facing right
Obverse inscription: [IVLI]A MA[MAEA]
Reverse description: Vesta, standing left, holding patera and transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: VESTA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IV 362
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Blyth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sear, D.R. | 2002 | Roman Coins and their Values II | London | Spink | 679 | 8218 |
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