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Unique ID: SOM-97F4F0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy as of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, dating to the period AD 140-144 (Reece period 7). PIETAS AVG, S C reverse depicting sacrificial implements. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 174, no. 1240a (Antoninus Pius).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 140
Date to: Exactly AD 144
Quantity: 1
Length: 25.5 mm
Width: 24 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Weight: 9.04 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th February 2013
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16732
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Emperor bare-headed facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]S CAES [...]
Reverse description: Sacrificial implements: knife, aspergillum (sprinkler), jug, lituus (ceremonial staff) and simpulum (vessel with long handle)
Reverse inscription: [...]VG//S C
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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