NCL-2DA8E1: Roman Coin: Sestertius of Lucilla

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Unique ID: NCL-2DA8E1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy sestertius of Lucilla dating to the period AD 164 to 169 (Reece period 8). VENVS S C reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding apple and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 354, no. 1763.

Notes:

SF 278

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 164
Date to: Exactly AD 169

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 21.9 g
Diameter: 31 mm

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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: [LVCILL]A AVG ANTONINI AV[G F]
Reverse description: Venus standing left holding an apple and sceptre
Reverse inscription: VENVS S C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III p. 345, no. 1645

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Darlington (Unitary Authority)
District: Darlington (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Near Darlington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

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Recording Institution: NCL
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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