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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-2EA628

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Philip I (AD 244-249), dating to the period c.AD 244-249 (Reece period 12). AEQVITAS AVGG, [S] C reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV. 3, p. 89, no. 166a.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 244
Date to: Circa AD 249

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 18.76 g
Diameter: 32.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hereford Museum Entry Form: HFDMG: 3610

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Philip I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP M IVL PHI(LIPPVS) AVG
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: AEQVITAS AVGG, [S] C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV.3 p. 89, no. 166a

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Mordiford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO5938
Four figure Latitude: 52.03887529
Four figure longitude: -2.59914248
1:25K map: SO5938
1:10K map: SO53NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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