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Unique ID: SUR-83C197
Object type certainty: Certain
A very worn sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus and dating to the period AD 161 to 180. Unclear reverse type depicting figure seated left. Mint of Rome.
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: 8.09 g
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 Augustus) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Seated figure facing left
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Fourth Century reverse type: [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: South East And London
County: Berkshire
District: Wokingham
Parish: Swallowfield
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SU7263
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source:
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th November 2011
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr David W Williams
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Identified by: Mr David W Williams - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Dr Philippa Walton - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: B11-541
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Created:
Thursday 19th January 2012
Updated: Monday 23rd January 2012
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