ASHM-AFA090: Roman coin; sestertius of Diva Faustina

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-AFA090

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Diva Faustina during the reign of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 141 (Reece period 7). Reverse type depicting Pietas, veiled, draped, standing, left, holding box in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC III 1146Aa.

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 141
Date to: Exactly AD 141

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.2 mm
Weight: 20.4 g
Diameter: 31.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD119

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. Elaborately-plaited hair with bun on top of head.
Obverse inscription: DIVA AVGVS-TA FAVSTINA
Reverse description: Pietas, veiled, draped, standing, left, right hand extended, holding box in left hand.
Reverse inscription: (PIE)TA-(S AVG) SC
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III 1146Aa

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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