SOM-E770D2: Roman coin: As of Marcus Aurelius as caesar

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-E770D2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A Roman copper-alloy as of Marcus Aurelius as caesar, probably dating to the period AD 154-155 (Reece period 7). Illegible legend, reverse type depicting Mars walking left holding spear and trophy. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC III, p. 184, no. 1322. This is possibly a Coin of British Association as listed by D. Walker in his report on the Sacred Springs at Bath (Walker, 1988: pp. 295, 299, nos. 382-435, pl. XXXVIII).

Notes:

Possible Coin of British Association: Marcus Mars

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 154
Date to: Circa AD 155

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 9.4 g
Diameter: 24.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd August 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 20852

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Caesar)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bareheaded and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...] FIL
Reverse description: Mars advancing right with spear and trophy
Reverse inscription: [...], S C
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III p. 184, no. 1322

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilchester

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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