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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-D720E1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman coin; copper alloy sestertius, probably Marcus Aurelius (from portrait), unclear reverse of standing figure with cornucopia, AD161-180. Diameter 28.2mm, weight 15.26g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 161
Date to: Circa AD 180
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 15.26 g
Diameter: 28.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th October 2010 - Wednesday 1st December 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7216
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 Caesar)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right (tufts under beard)
Obverse inscription: [...]VS[...]
Reverse description: Standing figure with cornucpia
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: Amber Valley (District)
To be known as: Amber Valley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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