CORN-2D91B7: sestertius of Lucius Verus (obverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-2D91B7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), dating to the period c.AD 161-169 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a seated figure on right and standing trophy on left, possibly Parthia seated on right facing left with trophy in front. Mint of Rome.

Cf. BMC IV, p.588, pl.79, fig.3, no.1274

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 161
Date to: Circa AD 169

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 10.25 g
Diameter: 27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th February 2016 - Sunday 28th February 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Lucius Verus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Unclear laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Parthia seated on right facing left with trophy in front?
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

BMC : IV, cf. no.1274

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
District: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Sancreed (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SW4030
Four figure Latitude: 50.11302066
Four figure longitude: -5.63808901
1:25K map: SW4030
1:10K map: SW40SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H. and Carson, R.A.G.	1976	Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum	London	British Museum Press	588, pl.79, fig.3	no.1274

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Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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