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Unique ID: LANCUM-980556
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn copper alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 166-168. Reece Period 8. Mint of Rome. Victory advancing left with wreath and palm reverse type, RIC 952.
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG [ARM PARTH MAX]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [TR POT] XXII IMP [IIII COS III] S-C
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 166
Date to: Circa AD 168
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 18.63 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
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: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG [ARM PARTH MAX]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [TR POT] XXII IMP [IIII COS III] S-C
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 952
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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