HAMP-70C2A2: Roman coin: Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-70C2A2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn, corroded and slightly depleted 2nd-century copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, 'PRIMI DECENNALES COS III - S C', Rome mint (c. 170 - c. 171 AD; Reece issue period 8; cf. R.I.C. 1005ff.)

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 170
Date to: Circa AD 171

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 28.8 mm
Width: 26.95 mm
Thickness: 4.5 mm
Weight: 19.43 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 21st May 2009 - Friday 2nd October 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2700

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
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: Head laureate facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP M ANTONINVS AVG...
Reverse description: Inscribed votive wreath
Reverse inscription: PRIMI / DECEN / NALES / COS III
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

RIC : III 1005 (p. 293)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Thruxton CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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