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Unique ID: YORYM-940687
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy sesterius of Marcus Aurelius dating to the period AD 161 - 180 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 139
Date to: Circa AD 180
Quantity: 1
Weight: 27.7 g
Diameter: 32.6 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: ANTONINVS AVG GERM[------]
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE4743
Four figure Latitude: 53.88107215
Four figure longitude: -1.2865217
1:25K map: SE4743
1:10K map: SE44SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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