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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-78A6E5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Faustina II, dating to AD 161-175 (Reece Period 8). IVNO(NI REGINAE) S.C. reverse type, depicting Juno stood left with a long sceptre and patera, with a peacock at her feet. Mint of Rome. RIC III, pgs. 345-346, nos. 1645 or 1651.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 161
Date to: Exactly AD 175
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 16.51 g
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt: 017374
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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right with hair in bun behind
Obverse inscription: [FAVSTI]NA [AVGVSTA]
Reverse description: Juno standing left holding vertical sceptre in left hand and patera in right, peacock at her feet below.
Reverse inscription: [IVNO(NI REGINAE)]// S [C]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Taunton Deane (District)
To be known as: Nynehead CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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