SF-059EF9: Roman coin: sestertius of Julia Domna.

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-059EF9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Julia Domna (AD 193-217), dating to AD 196-211 (Reece Period 10). [CERES] reverse type depicting Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch; altar on the left. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV, part 1, p. 208, no. 848.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 196
Date to: Circa AD 211

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.19 mm
Weight: 17.7 g
Diameter: 29.38 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th November 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Domna
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right; hai waved and coiled at back.
Obverse inscription: [IVL]IA AVGVS[TA]
Reverse description: Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch; altar on the left.
Reverse inscription: [CERES]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: S C//-
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : IV part 1, p. 208, no. 848.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Knodishall

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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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