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Unique ID: NLM-5BAE99
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (139-180); the finder kindly cites Sear no. 1417, issue of 161-162, mint of Rome, RIC vol. 3 page 279 no. 833
Obverse description: Bare shouldered and bare headed bust right, tightly curled hair and beard.
Obverse inscription: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG
Reverse description: Draped figure standing left cradling cornucopiae and holding globe in outstretched right hand, Providentia.
Reverse inscription: PROV DEOR TRP XVI COS III
Diameter: 17.4mm, Weight: 2.54gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 161
Date to: Exactly AD 162
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.54 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th September 2020
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Other reference: NLM45636
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare shouldered and bare headed bust right, tightly curled hair and beard
Obverse inscription: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG
Reverse description: Draped figure standing left cradling cornucopiae and holding globe in outstretched right hand, Providentia
Reverse inscription: PROV DEOR TRP XVI COS III
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 833
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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