Find Spot record 5689 - Roman sestertius from Malpas

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Summary

Copper alloy sestertius of an Empress, c. AD 138-192. Mint of Rome. Probably a coin of either Faustina I, Faustina II or Lucilla.

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Full Description

Copper alloy sestertius of an Empress, c. AD 138-192. Mint of Rome

Obv. [ ]; traces of bust right

Rev. ..., S C; Female seated left holding transverse sceptre
Date: from Circa 138 AD (Certain) to Circa 192 AD (Certain)
Broad Period:
Method of manufacture: Struck or hammered
Thickness: 3.81 mm
Diameter: 31.18 mm
Weight: 12.5 grams
Preservation: Poor
Completeness: Incomplete
General landuse: Minimal cultivation
Specific landuse: Cultivated land
Ruler: Uncertain - 1st-mid 3rd century (Certain)
Denomination: Sestertius (Certain)
Mint: Rome (Italy) (Certain)
Status: Regular (Certain)
Obverse description: Traces of bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Female seated left holding transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: ..., S C
Degree of wear: 5
PAS notes: This is probably a coin of Faustina I, Faustina II or Lucilla.


Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-F55893 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

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  • --- Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-F55893.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 43 47 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ44NW
Civil Parish MALPAS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Sep 27 2024 5:28PM