ESS-A6B536: ESS-A6B536 Roman coin: sestertius of Commodus

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-A6B536

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: Sestertius of Commodus, dating 186-7AD, Reece period 9. Minted in Rome. RIC III p 424 no 497 or 501.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 186
Date to: AD 187

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 21.31 g
Diameter: 29.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008 - Sunday 1st June 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 5210

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Commodus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust, right
Obverse inscription: [M COMM]ODVS ANT P FELIX [A]V[G BRIT]
Reverse description: Hilaritas or Nobilitas
Reverse inscription: [NOBILITAS/HILARITAS AV]G P M TRP X[II IMP VIII COS V PP] SC
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

RIC : III p 424 no 497 or 501.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Colchester CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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