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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-9D7EA2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver

Coin. Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (139-180), as identified by finder, issue of 161-180, possibly a copy.

Obverse description: Bust right, bearded with curly head of hair.

Obverse inscription: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG

Reverse description: Providentia standing left holding globe and cornucopia.

Reverse inscription: PROV DEORTRPCOSII

Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 2.76gms, die axis: 6.

Class: Denarius of Marcus Aurelius, possibly a copy
Inscription: obverse:IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG reverse: PROV DEORTRPCOSII

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 161
Date to: Circa AD 180

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.76 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th August 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM16708

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust right, bearded with curly head of hair
Obverse inscription: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG
Reverse description: Providentia standing left holding globe and cornucopia.
Reverse inscription: PROV DEORTRPCOSII
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rudston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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