Record ID: IOW-F06359
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn Roman copper-alloy sestertius, probably of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting Fecunditas standing front head right holding vertical sceptre in right hand, child(?) in left. Mint of Rome. Obverse: [...]TIN(A)-[...]; Draped bust right. Reverse: [...](AS?), [S] C; possibly Fecunditas standing front head right holding vertical sceptre in right hand, child(?) in left. Diameter: 29.0mm. Weight: 18.53g. DA=12:6. Cf. RIC III, p. 345, no. 1638 for the possible reverse type.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E9EB35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius of an uncertain Antonine Empress, probably Faustina II or Lucilla, probably dating to the period c. AD 161-175 (Reece Period 8). Mint of Rome. Obverse: [ ]; Unclear draped bust right. Reverse: [ ]; Unclear. Diameter: 30.1mm. Weight: 11.89g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.