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A copper-alloy dupondius of Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Reverse depicting Victory standing right, fixing a shield to a palm tree. RIC III, p. 293, cf. no. 1002.
Diameter: 20.9mm; thickness: 2.3mm. Weight: 5.01g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 161
Date to: Exactly AD 180
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 5.01 g
Diameter: 20.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th October 2014
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Other reference: Ver 15/36 - 31
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Victory standing right, fixing a shield to a palm tree.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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