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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-279331
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A worn 2nd-century copper-alloy Roman sestertius struck in the reign of Commodus (AD 180-92) to commemorate Marcus Aurelius (died AD 180), dating to c. AD 180-1 (Reece Period 9), 'CONSECRATIO, S C', Eagle standing right on altar. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 441, no. 657.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 180
Date to: Exactly AD 181
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 31.55 mm
Width: 29.75 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 19.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th March 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E2845; 337
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: Bare-headed facing right
Obverse inscription: DIVVS M AN-TONINVS PIVS
Reverse description: Eagle standing right on garlanded altar, head left
Reverse inscription: [CONSEC]RATIO, S C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC III Commodus 657
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : III p. 441, no. 657
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Bighton CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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