2024-03-28T11:09:45+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results3110finds-10762931076293FASAM-612115COINROMANCopper 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.Found during the Covid Pandemic (2020-1) and acquired for the Lee Toone Collection in July 2022. We are very grateful for information and images provided by Lee Toone, and the Finder in enabling the creation of this record.21212222353FASAM2021-07-19T00:00:00Z2022-08-12T09:40:49Z2022-08-12T11:05:07Z207PAS62F6121100155894555197214141425138611881348CambridgeshireEast CambridgeshireDullinghamTL625752.187452130.36836756bands.shops.handy8FASAM-61416E28818019Diademed and draped bust rightIVLIA MAMAEA (AVGVSTA)Not availableNot available11Rome423025rome12843585x25706SestertiusJulia MamaeaJulia_Avita_Mamaea75186187Lead11094Copper alloy10627CompleteROMANx41218ROMANx41218x41218Metal detectorIn a private collection, recorded for academic useFront2JuliaMamaeaSestertiusembeddedinleadmatrixToone.JPG1193154images/sam/EasternCertain12022-08-12T10:20:59.973ZHalton100Unitary AuthorityCast111CertainMetal detectorwarrington coin.jpg388482006From a paper mapSallustia_Orbiana1sestertiusROUnitary AuthorityCertain428919LVPL38848235RUNCORNx41218Halton11094Sestertius2013-07-04T09:29:15ZReturned to finder
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.
Sam MoorheadOrbiana9-2.737409LVPL-2392C7184929Diademed and draped bust rightCONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM, S C101COINSJ5183finds-184929161LVPL-237A87Complete222images/fmcintosh/11428901001468238AC012BB32007-06-27T11:15:08ZAlexander and Orbiana standing facing each other, clasping r. handsCertainx412181Contemporary Copy (Limesfalsum)2006-01-01T00:00:00ZCertain53.341617ROMANLeadRO121http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainSALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG2022-07-14T07:07:51.156ZLeicestershire1CountyCast11ROMAN1CertainMetal detector405044 .JPG234232007GPS (from the finder)Alexander_Severus1denarius2370550018342RO
Reference: RIC IV, pt. 2, p. 74, c.f. no. 50
1DistrictCertain228725severus_alexanderLEIC2345218238Wymeswoldx412181.76Charnwood11094Denarius (Empire)2013-02-06T10:33:34ZReturned to finderEast Midlands
Contemporary copy in lead of a denarius of Severus Alexander (222-238) Copied from a coin of Rome, 18mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighing 1.76grams.
Chloe Cronogue FreemanSeverus Alexander9-1.051973LEIC-3FD557182168laureate and draped bust right
(P M TR ...)311561ROMANCOINSK6424finds-1821681101LEIC-405044Incomplete222x41218images/wscott/1140913100146640A4C01A5132007-06-04T13:49:16Zemperor standing left, sacificing at altar
Certainx412181Contemporary copy (Plated copy) 2007-05-03T23:00:00Z21Certain52.809759ROMANLead41423RO121http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:49.83Z