Record ID: FASAM-612115
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Julia Mamaea, dating to AD 222-35 (Reece Period 11) with obverse IVLIA MAMAEA (AVGVSTA), diademed and draped bust right. Mint of Rome. It is 26mm in diameter and 2.5mm thick. Set into a rectangular lead piece with dimensions 55mm by 45mm with a thickness of 5 to 9mm.  The total weight is 207g. There is possibly another bent disc on the top edge, to the left-hand side. The function of the piece remains a mystery.
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-FC12C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A flat, circular lead disc, possibly intended to represent a sestertius dating to the first to third century AD. Illegible obverse and reverse.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-237A87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Published
Lead or gun-metal cast of a Sestertius of Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander (222-35AD). Type as RIC IV, pt. 2, p. 122, no. 657. It is hard to say whether this is a contemporary or modern copy. Cast coins were produced in the 3rd century, often called "Limesfalsa", singular "Limesfalsum". However, this piece is apparently not made from copper alloy, but from a lead or zinc based alloy. To make a more considered judgement, the Finds Adviser would need to see this coin.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2013
Spatial data recorded.