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Record ID: HESH-4CAC04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina Junior (AD 147-175) as Diva under the reign of Marcus Aurelius, dating to AD 176-180 (Reece period 8).
The coin is very fine and the obverse clearly shows the bust facing right, draped and veiled.
The obverse inscription reads: DIVAE FAVSTIN.AVG. [MATR CASTROR].
The reverse shows a funeral pyre with Faustina draped on the summit.
The reverse inscription reads [CONSECRATIO] S.C
RIC III, p. 350, no. 1709.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.
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