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
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Record ID: FASAM-F3CE2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Commodus (AD 177-92), dating to AD 184-5 (Reece Period 9), SAEC FEL P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P, Victory standing right, foot on helmet, setting shield, inscribed [VO DE], on palm. BMC IV, p. 719, no. 166; RIC III, p. 378, no. 113var. The obverse legend M COMM ANT AVG P BRIT FEL is not recorded for this reverse type in RIC (published in 1930). However, such a coin is in the British Museum Catalogue (Published 1940) because the British Museum acquired an example from the L. A. Lawrence collection in 1937.
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASAM-2D61A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy sestertius of Lucilla, dating to c. AD 164-80 (Reece Period 8), probably CONCORDIA, S C, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 352, cf. no. 1730.
Created on: Thursday 29th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: FASAM-2CFEE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-92), dating to AD 190 (Reece Period 9), [GEN AVG FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI], S C, Genius standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar and holding cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 430, no. 561; BMC IV, p. 825, no. 645 / pl. 109, n. 1.
Created on: Thursday 29th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: FASAM-189A4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), dating to c. AD 172-4 (Reece Period 8), IMP VI/VII COS III, S C, Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 297, cf. no. 1064 passim.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: FASAM-F7DB41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), dating to c. AD 170-3 (Reece Period 8), [ ], Roma seated left on cuirass, next to shield, holding Victory and vertical spear. There is possibly some detail to her right. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 293, cf. no. 995 passim.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2021
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Record ID: FASAM-2D809B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina II, under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-75) (Reece Period 8), MATRI MAGNAE, S C, Cybele seated right, holding drum, between two lions. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 346, no. 1663 The record has a temporary holding record. The diameter is c. 30mm. A weight is needed.
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: FASAM-D3A677
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Titus (AD 69-81), dating to AD 77-78 (Reece Period 4), SALVS AVGVSTA; Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed), p. 148, no. 1249 (Specimen in Paris). This coin has been acquired by the British Museum.
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
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Record ID: FASAM-D9A05E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-92), dating to AD 183, probably [TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P], S C; Victory advancing right, holding trophy in both hands. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 411, cf. no. 374. BMC IV, pl. 104, cf. no. 8.
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: FASAM-1E4453
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-61), probably dating to c. AD 145 (Reece Period 7), probably VIRTVS COS II S C, Mars standing right, foor on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 176, cf. no. 1252
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
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Record ID: FASAM-5B84C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80) (Reece Period 8), unclear figure standing left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-5B75A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61) (Reece Period 7), [ ]. unclear female figure standing left, holding [?] and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-5B6154
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-192), dating to AD 186 (Reece Period 9), IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XI IMP VIII COS V P P, S C, Jupiter seated left holding branch and sceptre. RIC III, p. 422, no. 483. This is a rare coin.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-5B51B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-38), dating to c. AD 125-38 (Reece Period 6). unclear reverse. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-AB7AC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61), dating to AD 140-144 (Reece Period 7), AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS S C, bare head of Marcus Aurelius left. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 171, no. 1214.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-F46998
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Faustina, under Marcus Aurelius, dating to AD 161-76 (Reece Period 8), Probably FECVNDITAS S S, Fecunditas standing. Mint of Rome. RIC III, cf. 1638; BMC IV, cf. 905-10 & pl. 73, no. 2.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-F43D81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 103-111 (Reece Period 5), S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C, probably Spes walking left. Mint of Rome. RIC II, cf. no. 519.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-CE81D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of uncertain ruler, dating to c. AD 41-250, reverse and mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-CE15AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-80), dating to AD 186-7 (Reece Period 9), FEL PVBLICA [TR P XI(I) IMP VII(I) COS IIII / V S C], Felicitas standing left. Mint of Rome. RIC III, cf. nos. 467 & 495; Bath p. 319 (1 specimen).
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: FASAM-CDEA08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-80), dating to AD 184-5 (Reece Period 9), [TR P VIIII / X IMP VII COS IIII VOTA SVSCEP DECEN] (S C), Commodus standing left sacrificing at altar. Mint of Rome. RIC III, cf. nos. 441 & 454a&b; Bath p. 319 (1 specimen).
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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