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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-CABF50

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete copper-alloy sestertius of the Roman period from the reign of Maximinus I (AD 235-238), dating to AD 235-6 (Reece Period 11). Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p. 145, no. 58. Without an image it is not possible to determine if it is an issue of AD 235 or AD 236.

Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

Reverse description: Pax, standing left, holding branch and sceptre

Reverse inscription: PAX AVGVSTI S [C]

The coin is in a fair condition with some wear on both faces and around the circumference. The general patina is of a dark green colouring with some lighter patches, more so on the reverse.

Diameter: 30.6mm
Thickness: 3.21mm
Weight: 15.4g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 235
Date to: Circa AD 236

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.21 mm
Weight: 15.4 g
Diameter: 30.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 9th January 2019 - Wednesday 9th January 2019

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Maximinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate and draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG.
Reverse description: Pax, standing left,holding olive branch and transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: PAX AVGVSTI, S C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 58
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV, pt 2 p. 145, no. 58

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
Parish or ward: Langthorne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE2591
Four figure Latitude: 54.31398456
Four figure longitude: -1.6172249
1:25K map: SE2591
1:10K map: SE29SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Sear, D.	1974	Roman Coins and their Values			Vol 3, p.81	8332

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Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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