Find Spot record 5689 - Roman sestertius from Malpas
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Summary
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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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SCH5212 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 |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 27 2024 5:28PM