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Unique ID: SOM-CFAE88
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina I, dating to the period AD 141-161 (Reece period 7). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting Vesta standing left sacrificing at altar and holding vertical torch. Mint of Rome.. RIC III 1130
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 141
Date to: Exactly AD 161
Quantity: 1
Weight: 18.25 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 12th January 2019 - Friday 12th April 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 018384
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Faustina the Elder
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [DIVA FAVSTINA]
Reverse description: Vesta standing left sacrificing at altar and holding vertical torch
Reverse inscription: [CONSECRATIO]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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