ASHM-C559EF: Roman coin; sestertius of Faustina the Younger

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Unique ID: ASHM-C559EF

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina the Younger under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 161-176. Reece Period 8. Reverse type HILARITAS S C. Mint of Rome. RIC III 1642.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 161
Date to: Exactly AD 176

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 21.2 g
Diameter: 29.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD109

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 II under Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust, right. Hair in low bun at base of head.
Obverse inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Hilaritas standing left, holding vertical palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Reverse inscription: H(ILARITA)S SC
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III 1642

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

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

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