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Unique ID: SOM-A94D5E
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Roman copper alloy sestertius of Lucilla dating to AD 164 to 169 (Reece period 8). PIETAS S C reverse type depicting Pietas standing left raising her right hand over lighted altar and holding a perfume box in her left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC III p.353 no. 1756.
he edges are damaged with two large chips resulting in c. 15% loss of the flan.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 164
Date to: Exactly AD 169
Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.06 g
Diameter: 31.6 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 018360
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Lucilla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: LVCILL[A AVG A]NTONINI [AVG F]
Reverse description: Pietas standing left raising her right hand over lighted altar and holding a perfume box in her left hand
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS] S C
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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