COIN

Unique ID: BERK-18C264

Object type certainty: Certain

A silver, posthumous issue Roman denarius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), struck under Commodus in AD 180. CONSECRATIO reverse. Reece 9. RIC 266 (Commodus).

This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 180

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 16.97 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [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: Denarius (Empire) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Commodus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Bare headed bust right
Obverse inscription: DIVVS M ANTONINVS
Reverse description: Eagle standing left, head right, wings open
Reverse inscription: CONSECRATIO
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Oxfordshire
District: Vale Of White Horse
Parish: Fyfield And Tubney

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SU4298
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Friday 13th January 2012

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Miss Anni Byard - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Anni Byard - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2011.548

References cited

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    Created: Thursday 26th January 2012
    Updated: Thursday 26th January 2012

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