ASHM-DF1D6D: Roman coin; sestertius of Diva Faustina

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-DF1D6D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete, copper alloy sestertius of Diva Faustina, dating to the period AD 141-161. Reece Period 7. Reverse type AVGVSTA SC. Mint of Rome. RIC III 1116.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 141
Date to: Circa AD 161

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 21.2 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 31st December 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD065

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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: Draped bust, right. Elaborate hairstyle with bun on top of head.
Obverse inscription: DIVA FAV-STINA
Reverse description: Ceres standing left, holding long torch (and probably corn-ears, although not visible on coin).
Reverse inscription: (AVGVST)A SC
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III 1116

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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