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Coin
Unique ID: DENO-D720E1
Object type certainty: Certain
Roman coin; copper alloy sestertius, probably Marcus Aurelius (from portrait), unclear reverse of standing figure with cornucopia, AD161-180. Diameter 28.2mm, weight 15.26g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 161
Date to: Circa AD 180
Dimensions and weight
Weight: 15.26 g
Diameter: 28.2 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Caesar) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right (tufts under beard)
Obverse inscription: [...]VS[...]
Reverse description: Standing figure with cornucpia
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: East Midlands
County: Derbyshire
District: Amber Valley
To be known as: Amber Valley
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Disturbed [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th October 2010 - Wednesday 1st December 2010
Personal details
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Recorded by: Ms Rachel Atherton
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Identified by: Ms Rachel Atherton - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7216
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Audit data
Created:
Monday 24th January 2011
Updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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